Baseball-sized hail detected near Pueblo, CO on June 23, 2026
Hail was detected at a radar-indicated point within the Pueblo 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 16 miles north of downtown Pueblo, with one hail report logged in Pueblo County that day. At 3.25 inches, this is well above the threshold for functional roof damage — not cosmetic. Architectural asphalt shingles, which dominate Pueblo's housing stock, are highly vulnerable at this size: expect granule loss, cracked or missing tabs, and likely full-depth punctures on older material. Roofs over 10 years old face the highest probability of needing replacement rather than repair; anything under 5 years warrants close inspection but may still show functional damage.
On a $230,900 home with a 2% deductible, you're looking at $4,618 out of pocket before insurance pays anything. A typical repair on a 2,000 square foot roof runs $6,061 — range $4,959 to $7,163 — and full replacement averages $10,102. 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 Pueblo inspection
Pueblo repair cost reference
Historical context
With 86 hail events of 1 inch or greater recorded in Pueblo County over the past 10 years, this dataset is sufficient to support ranking — and at 3.25 inches, this event is the largest in that 10-year record, surpassing the previous high of 3 inches set on July 13, 2023. June historically produces 19 events per 10-year span in this county, which is above average; peak activity typically falls in July with 34 events.
Storm system
This was not an isolated event. The same storm system produced 3.5-inch hail in El Paso County, 2-inch hail in Finney County, Kansas, and 1.25-inch hail in Weld County — a broad regional outbreak stretching from central Colorado into western Kansas.
Contractor guidance
Local contractor data shows current backlogs of 2 to 4 weeks, which is consistent with a moderate-density market absorbing a significant regional event. The intake assessment rates storm chaser risk in Pueblo as moderate — out-of-area contractors tend to fill capacity gaps after major regional outbreaks, and Pueblo is no exception. Colorado does not require a state roofing license, but C.R.S. §§ 6-22-101 to 6-22-105 (Colorado Senate Bill 38) mandates a written contract with specific consumer protections on any residential job over $1,000. Before signing anything, verify current general liability insurance, workers' compensation coverage, and a verifiable local business address.
Permits & building code
At 3.25 inches, replacement is the more likely outcome than repair on most standard asphalt roofs — plan for a full permit process. In Pueblo, the contractor pulls the permit, an inspection is required, and permit costs typically run $150 to $350. Class 4 impact-resistant shingles qualify for a 10–20% discount with most Colorado insurers.
- 1Photograph all roof damage, gutters, downspouts, siding, and any damaged vehicles or personal property — date-stamp every image.
- 2Schedule a professional roof inspection with a licensed, insured contractor before authorizing any work.
- 3Contact your insurance company to report the damage and ask about your claim process and documentation requirements.
- 4Verify any contractor's general liability and workers' comp certificates — call the insurer directly to confirm coverage is current.
- 5Keep a written record of all contractor visits, estimates, and communications with your insurer.
This storm may have damaged your roof — get a free Pueblo inspection
Hail size and location are based on NOAA NEXRAD radar data (SWDI); a full NWS storm survey has not yet been completed as of the event date.