4-inch grapefruit hail fell in 80928 (Fountain) on August 5, 2023, the largest of 27 NOAA reports of 1 inch or larger here since 1996.
Area name is an approximation from Census ZCTA data. Method and limits.
Largest storm: August 5, 2023
4-inch (grapefruit) hail near Schriever AFB. A monsoon pattern with strong shear produced the storms; a tornado nearly touched down but no damage was found. Also the largest report in 80923. (NOAA NCEI event 1134381, episode 185130)
80928 vs. the El Paso County average
| Since 1996 | 80928 | El Paso Co. ZIP avg. (40) |
|---|---|---|
| Days with 1 in.+ hail | 15 | 18.1 |
| Reports 1 in.+ | 27 | 29 |
| Reports 1.75 in.+ | 11 | |
| All reports | 39 | |
| Last report | June 17, 2025 |
Hail days here run 83 percent of the county ZIP average.
Homes in 80928
| Housing (2020-2024) | 80928 | El Paso Co. |
|---|---|---|
| Median year built | 1996 | 1992 |
| Built before 1980 | 22.4% | 35.8% |
| Built before 2000 | 61.5% | |
| Owner-occupied | 85.9% | 66% |
| Housing units | 340 |
Source: Census ACS 5-year, 2020-2024.
The 4-inch maximum here meets or tops the 2-inch hail a roof covering must withstand for the IBHS FORTIFIED High Wind & Hail designation, and 11 of the 27 reports reached 1.75 inches. With a median build year of 1996 and 61.5% of homes built before 2000, an original roof on a typical house here has been through most of the storms listed above. (Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety)
Reports by decade
| Decade | All | 1 in.+ | 1.75 in.+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-99 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010s | 13 | 8 | 3 |
| 2020s | 13 | 13 | 8 |
Every 1 in.+ hail day in 80928
2001: June 4 (1.25), Sept. 15 (1); 2007: Aug. 23 (1.5); 2009: Aug. 10 (1), Aug. 17 (1); 2015: May 9 (1.25); 2016: May 26 (1), June 13 (1.5); 2018: Aug. 6 (3); 2019: Aug. 23 (1.75); 2023: July 4 (1), July 8 (1), Aug. 5 (4); 2025: June 15 (1), June 17 (1).
10 largest reports
| Date | Hail | NCEI |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 5, 2023 | 4 in. (grapefruit) | 1134381 |
| Aug. 5, 2023 | 3.25 in. (teacup) | 1134384 |
| Aug. 5, 2023 | 3 in. (teacup) | 1134382 |
| Aug. 6, 2018 | 3 in. (teacup) | 778863 |
| Aug. 5, 2023 | 2.75 in. (baseball) | 1134374 |
| Aug. 5, 2023 | 2.5 in. (tennis ball) | 1134373 |
| Aug. 5, 2023 | 2.5 in. (tennis ball) | 1134377 |
| Aug. 5, 2023 | 2.5 in. (tennis ball) | 1134385 |
| Aug. 5, 2023 | 2.25 in. (hen egg) | 1134383 |
| Aug. 23, 2019 | 1.75 in. (golf ball) | 851225 |
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Neighboring ZIP pages: 80924 (Colorado Springs) · 81001 (Pueblo)
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