Ping pong-sized hail detected near Evans, CO on June 26, 2026
Hail was detected at a radar-indicated point within the Evans 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-indicated strike landed approximately 10 miles northeast of downtown Evans, with one hail report logged across Weld County that day. At 1.5 inches, architectural asphalt shingles — the dominant material in Evans — face a real risk of functional damage: granule loss, bruising, and cracked mat that shortens roof life even when the damage isn't immediately visible from the ground. Roofs older than 10–12 years are most vulnerable; newer shingles may show only cosmetic bruising, but that distinction matters when your adjuster arrives. The county's largest recorded event reached 2.75 inches on June 17, 2025 — today's storm was moderate by comparison, but 1.5 inches is the threshold where insurers and inspectors start taking shingle damage seriously.
On a $326,300 home with a 2% deductible, your out-of-pocket threshold is approximately $6,526. Typical repair cost for a 2,000 square foot roof after a 1.5-inch event runs $6,584, with the range landing between $5,387 and $7,781 depending on roof condition and pitch. 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 Evans inspection
Evans repair cost reference
Historical context
This event ranks 19th out of 56 hail events of 1 inch or greater recorded in the Evans area over the past 10 years — solidly mid-tier, not a headline storm. The largest event on record hit 2.75 inches on June 17, 2025. June is the peak month for hail in this county, averaging 16 events over the past decade, so a late-June storm here is not unusual.
Storm system
This was not an isolated event. The same system produced 1.5-inch hail in Jefferson and El Paso counties, 2-inch hail in Pueblo County, and smaller reports in Adams and Boulder — a broad swath of Colorado's Front Range was in play on June 26.
Contractor guidance
Local contractor data shows current backlogs of 1–2 weeks and storm chaser risk assessed as low for the Evans area, with most post-storm capacity arriving from contractors based in larger Colorado metros. Colorado does not issue a state roofing license, but 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, confirm the contractor carries general liability and workers' compensation insurance and has a verifiable business address. Under C.R.S. § 6-22-105, any contractor who offers to waive or rebate your deductible is breaking the law — and so are you if you knowingly go along with it.
Permits & building code
At 1.5 inches, outcomes split between repair and full replacement depending on roof age and pre-existing condition — your inspection report will drive that determination. The contractor pulls the permit in Evans; expect a permit cost of $100–$250, and a required inspection before work is finaled. Class 4 impact-resistant shingles qualify for a 10–20% discount with most Colorado insurers.
- 1Photograph your roof, gutters, downspouts, and any exterior surfaces showing impact marks — do this before any cleanup.
- 2Schedule a professional roof inspection with a licensed, insured contractor; do not rely on a visual check from the ground.
- 3Contact your insurer to report potential damage and ask about the claims process and your policy's suit limitation clause.
- 4Verify any contractor's general liability and workers' comp certificates before allowing them on your property.
- 5Keep all inspection reports, photos, and contractor estimates in one folder — you'll need that paper trail if a dispute arises.
This storm may have damaged your roof — get a free Evans inspection
Hail data for this event is sourced from NOAA NEXRAD radar via SWDI and is radar-confirmed, with a full NWS ground-truth write-up pending.