Golf ball-sized hail detected near Pueblo, CO on June 26, 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 17 miles southeast of downtown Pueblo, with one hail report logged in Pueblo County that day. At 2 inches, golf ball-sized hail produces functional damage on standard architectural asphalt shingles — not just cosmetic bruising, but granule loss and cracked mat that shortens roof life and can void manufacturer warranties. Shingles older than 10–15 years are most vulnerable; a roof already showing wear will likely cross the threshold from repair to replacement. The county's documented largest event reached 3 inches on July 13, 2023, so this storm is serious but not the worst Pueblo has seen.
On a home at Pueblo's median value of $230,900, a 2% deductible works out to roughly $4,618 out of pocket. Typical repair cost for a 2,000 square foot home runs $6,061 — ranging from $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
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Historical context
Among 86 recorded hail events of 1 inch or larger in Pueblo County over the past 10 years, this event ranks 9th by magnitude — a meaningful position in a well-documented record. The largest event on record hit 3 inches on July 13, 2023. June historically produces 19 hail events per decade in this county, which is above average and consistent with Colorado's late-spring activity pattern.
Storm system
This was not an isolated cell. The same day brought 1.5-inch hail to El Paso, Jefferson, and Weld counties, and 1-inch hail to Adams County — a broad regional event across the Colorado Front Range corridor.
Contractor guidance
Local contractor data shows current backlogs of 2–4 weeks in the Pueblo market. The intake assessment rates storm chaser risk as moderate, consistent with the city's history of out-of-area contractors moving in after regional events. Colorado does not issue state-level roofing licenses, but Senate Bill 38 (C.R.S. §§ 6-22-101 to 6-22-105) requires a written contract on residential jobs over $1,000 with specific consumer protections built in. Before signing anything, confirm the contractor carries general liability and workers' compensation insurance and can provide a verifiable local business address.
Permits & building code
At 2 inches, functional damage to asphalt shingles is likely, and many inspections at this hail size result in full replacement rather than spot repair. In Pueblo, the contractor pulls the permit — expect a permit cost between $150 and $350, and a required inspection before the job is closed out. Class 4 impact-resistant shingles qualify for a 10–20% discount with most Colorado insurers.
- 1Photograph your roof, gutters, downspouts, and any outdoor property from ground level before conditions change — date-stamp every image.
- 2Schedule a professional roof inspection with a licensed, locally verifiable contractor.
- 3Contact your insurance carrier to report potential hail damage and ask about your specific claim process and documentation requirements.
- 4Vet any contractor before signing: request proof of general liability and workers' comp, a written contract as required under C.R.S. § 6-22-105, and a verifiable local address.
- 5Keep copies of all estimates, inspection reports, and correspondence with your insurer in a single folder — physical or digital.
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 is pending and may revise these figures.