Ping pong-sized hail detected near Canon City, CO on July 28, 2026
Hail was detected at a radar-indicated point within the Canon City monitoring area. Actual impact can vary by neighborhood, so nearby homes should use this as a signal to check roofs, gutters, siding, and vehicles.
Damage assessment
The radar-confirmed strike landed approximately 19 miles southwest of downtown Canon City — one report logged in Fremont County that day. At 1.5 inches, architectural asphalt shingles are at the threshold where damage shifts from cosmetic to functional: granule loss, bruising, and cracked tabs are all possible. Shingles older than 15 years or already weathered are more vulnerable; newer roofs may show only surface scuffing. No same-day Fremont County event exceeded this magnitude.
On a home near the county median value of $275,300, a 2% wind/hail deductible works out to roughly $5,506. Typical repair cost for a 2,000 sq ft roof runs $6,843 — range $5,599 to $8,087 — and full replacement averages $11,405. Get a professional inspection before making any insurance decisions.
At these numbers, the typical repair cost exceeds a standard 2% deductible. Contact your insurer — damage at this level is likely worth filing before you pay out of pocket.
This storm may have damaged your roof — get a free Canon City inspection
Canon City repair cost reference
Historical context
Among 12 recorded hail events of 1 inch or larger in the past 10 years, this event ranks second by magnitude — the largest on record was a 2-inch event on June 12, 2023. July has produced five such events over the same period, which runs above the county's monthly average. Fremont County has limited NOAA reporting density, so actual hail exposure may be higher than the recorded count reflects.
Storm system
This was not an isolated cell — the same system produced hail across a wide Colorado corridor on July 28, including 3.25-inch baseball-sized hail near Boulder and 2.25-inch golf ball-sized hail near Douglas County, confirming a broad, active weather pattern.
Contractor guidance
Local contractor data shows current backlogs of 1–2 weeks, and storm chaser risk is rated low for this market — most post-storm capacity arrives from contractors based in Denver or Pueblo rather than local operations. Colorado does not issue a state-level roofing license, but Colorado Senate Bill 38 (C.R.S. §§ 6-22-101 to 6-22-105) requires a written contract on any residential job over $1,000, with specific consumer protections spelled out. Before signing anything, verify current general liability and workers' comp coverage and confirm the contractor has a verifiable business address. Any offer to waive or cover your deductible violates C.R.S. § 6-22-105 and can void your insurer's obligation to honor that contractor's estimate.
Permits & building code
At 1.5 inches, many roofs will need repair rather than full replacement — though age and pre-existing condition can push that toward a full job. Canon City requires the contractor to pull the permit, inspections are required, and permit costs typically run $100–$250. Class 4 impact-resistant shingles qualify for a 10–20% discount with most Colorado insurers.
- 1Photograph your roof, gutters, downspouts, and any exterior metal surfaces from ground level — document the date.
- 2Schedule a professional roof inspection with a licensed, insured contractor before authorizing any repairs.
- 3Contact your insurance carrier to report potential damage and ask about your specific policy's hail claim process.
- 4Request proof of general liability, workers' comp, and a written contract from any contractor before signing.
- 5Keep all inspection reports, estimates, and correspondence in a single file for your records.
This storm may have damaged your roof — get a free Canon City inspection
Hail detection is based on NOAA NEXRAD radar data (SWDI) and is radar-confirmed; a full NWS storm report is pending.