Golf ball-sized hail detected near Evans, CO on August 22, 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 return placed the strike approximately 19 miles southeast of downtown Evans, with one hail report logged across Weld County that day. At 2 inches, architectural asphalt shingles are at meaningful risk — this size routinely causes functional damage, not just cosmetic bruising, particularly on roofs older than 10 to 15 years. Granule loss, cracked tabs, and compromised weatherproofing are the failure modes to check. For context, the largest Weld County event on record reached 2.75 inches on June 17, 2025 — this August storm was serious but below that benchmark.
On a $326,300 home with a 2% wind/hail deductible, the out-of-pocket threshold is roughly $6,526. Typical repair cost for a 2,000 square foot roof in this market runs $6,971, with a range of $5,704 to $8,238 depending on pitch, access, and materials. 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
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Historical context
Among 56 recorded hail events of 1 inch or greater in Weld County over the past decade, this storm ranks ninth by magnitude — a solid data set that supports that ranking. The county's all-time recorded maximum is 2.75 inches, set on June 17, 2025. August historically produces 15 hail events in this county over a ten-year span, which runs above the monthly average and makes late-summer storms here less unusual than they might seem.
Storm system
This was not an isolated cell. The same storm system produced hail across multiple Colorado and Wyoming counties simultaneously, including 3.25 inches in Arapahoe County and 2.25 inches in Albany County, Wyoming — confirming a regional outbreak rather than a localized pop-up.
Contractor guidance
Local contractor data shows a current backlog of one to two weeks in the Evans market. Storm chaser activity is assessed as low for this area, with most post-storm capacity arriving from contractors based in larger Colorado metros. Colorado does not issue a state roofing license, but C.R.S. §§ 6-22-101 to 6-22-105 (Senate Bill 38) requires a written contract on residential jobs over $1,000 with specific consumer protections built in. Before signing anything, confirm the contractor carries current general liability and workers' compensation insurance and has a verifiable local business address.
Permits & building code
At 2 inches, full replacement is possible depending on roof age and the inspection findings — repairs are also common when damage is localized. Evans requires a permit pulled by the contractor, a post-work inspection, and permit fees typically run $100 to $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 (AC units, vents, flashing) before anything is disturbed.
- 2Schedule a professional roof inspection with a licensed, insured contractor — not someone who showed up at your door after the storm.
- 3Contact your insurance carrier to report potential damage and ask about your specific policy's claim process and documentation requirements.
- 4Request proof of general liability and workers' compensation insurance from any contractor before allowing them on the roof.
- 5Keep all estimates, inspection reports, and correspondence with your insurer in a single folder — organized records matter if a dispute arises.
This storm may have damaged your roof — get a free Evans inspection
Hail detection for this event is based on NOAA NEXRAD radar (SWDI) and is radar-confirmed, with a full NWS write-up pending.