3-inch teacup hail fell in 81006 (Pueblo) on May 26, 2010, the largest of 28 NOAA reports of 1 inch or larger here since 1996.
Area name is an approximation from Census ZCTA data. Method and limits.
Largest storm: May 26, 2010
3-inch (teacup) hail near Blende. Long-lasting, damaging hail fell around Pueblo, with more large hail east of Colorado Springs. (NOAA NCEI event 231674, episode 39840)
81006 vs. the Pueblo County average
| Since 1996 | 81006 | Pueblo Co. ZIP avg. (13) |
|---|---|---|
| Days with 1 in.+ hail | 15 | 15.5 |
| Reports 1 in.+ | 28 | 23.5 |
| Reports 1.75 in.+ | 13 | |
| All reports | 38 | |
| Last report | May 15, 2024 |
Hail days here run about the same as the county ZIP average.
Homes in 81006
| Housing (2020-2024) | 81006 | Pueblo Co. |
|---|---|---|
| Median year built | 1967 | 1970 |
| Built before 1980 | 72.9% | 59.6% |
| Built before 2000 | 87.1% | |
| Owner-occupied | 78.1% | 68.7% |
| Housing units | 4,805 |
Source: Census ACS 5-year, 2020-2024.
The 3-inch maximum here meets or tops the 2-inch hail a roof covering must withstand for the IBHS FORTIFIED High Wind & Hail designation, and 13 of the 28 reports reached 1.75 inches. Half the homes here were built by 1967, so the date your roof was last replaced tells you more than the age of the house. (Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety)
Reports by decade
| Decade | All | 1 in.+ | 1.75 in.+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-99 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 16 | 11 | 6 |
| 2010s | 14 | 11 | 4 |
| 2020s | 7 | 6 | 3 |
Every 1 in.+ hail day in 81006
2002: June 3 (1.75); 2004: Aug. 9 (2); 2007: May 29 (2), Aug. 23 (1.25); 2009: July 29 (2.5), Aug. 18 (1.5); 2010: May 15 (1.75), May 26 (3); 2012: June 7 (1); 2014: June 24 (1.25); 2015: May 9 (2.5); 2018: July 23 (1); 2020: May 30 (1); 2021: May 16 (2); 2023: July 13 (1.75).
10 largest reports
| Date | Hail | NCEI |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2010 | 3 in. (teacup) | 231674 |
| May 9, 2015 | 2.5 in. (tennis ball) | 567753 |
| July 29, 2009 | 2.5 in. (tennis ball) | 189691 |
| May 16, 2021 | 2 in. (hen egg) | 962851 |
| July 29, 2009 | 2 in. (hen egg) | 189700 |
| May 29, 2007 | 2 in. (hen egg) | 33930 |
| Aug. 9, 2004 | 2 in. (hen egg) | 5419283 |
| July 13, 2023 | 1.75 in. (golf ball) | 1128697 |
| May 16, 2021 | 1.75 in. (golf ball) | 962850 |
| May 26, 2010 | 1.75 in. (golf ball) | 231679 |
Neighboring ZIP pages: 81005 (Pueblo) · 81007 (Pueblo West)
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