Key numbers
103 verified hail storms with stones of 1.5 inches or larger reached El Paso County, which includes Colorado Springs, from 2000 to 2025 in the storm records we keep; the largest measured 4.5 inches (softball size) on July 13, 2011 (NOAA NCEI).
| Hail storms by decade, 2000 to 2025 | 2000s: 35, 2010s: 44, 2020s: 24 Source: Storm library: El Paso County hail history |
|---|---|
| Largest hail | 4.5 in. (softball), July 13, 2011 Source: NOAA NCEI |
| Costliest hail storm | $352.8 million insured losses (2016 dollars), July 28, 2016 Source: RMIIA |
A storm counts when the library lists El Paso County among the areas it hit. Each hail size is the storm's largest report, which may have fallen in a neighboring county, and insured losses cover every area the storm hit.
The right residential roof in Colorado Springs is one that survives hail, holds a heavy spring snow, stands up to strong wind, and meets the city’s fire rule: every one- and two-family home inside city limits needs a Class A roof covering, and solid wood does not qualify. For most homes that means impact-resistant asphalt shingles or metal. Tile, slate, and synthetic cedar suit homes built for them. Integrity Roofing and Painting installs all five from our headquarters at 115 N Union Blvd.
How do the roof types compare?
| Roof type | Best for | What to know in Colorado Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingles | Most homes and budgets | Class A, Class 4 impact versions available, full tear-off required |
| Metal | Long life, snow shedding | Plan snow guards over doors and walkways |
| Tile | Spanish and Mediterranean styles | Heavy; needs a PPRBD dry-in inspection before tile goes up |
| Slate | Historic and high-end homes | The heaviest option; synthetic slate is lighter |
| Synthetic cedar | The wood-shake look | The legal way to get a shake look inside city limits |
What does the local code require?
Homes in Colorado Springs and El Paso County are built and reroofed under the Pikes Peak Regional Building Code, enforced by the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD). The rules that shape a residential roof:
- A permit and a licensed contractor for any repair or replacement over 100 square feet.
- Class A fire rating inside the city, with solid wood excluded.
- An ice barrier above 7,000 feet of elevation. Your elevation prints on the PPRBD permit receipt.
- Design snow and wind loads of 30 psf on a flat roof below 7,000 feet (40 psf above it) and a 130 mph basic wind speed.
Our Colorado Springs roofing codes guide goes deeper.
Replacing, repairing, or building new?
If your roof has a leak or a few missing shingles, start with roof repair. If it is near the end of its life or was hit hard by hail, read when a roof replacement makes sense. For what happens on install day, see our new roof installation process. Commercial buildings have their own page: commercial roofing.
Who you are working with
Integrity is veteran-owned and family-run since 1990, an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred contractor, BBB accredited with an A+ rating, and backed by 650+ Google reviews. Meet the Colorado Springs team. We reach out the same business day you contact us, and financing is available if you want to spread out the cost. Book a free roof inspection or call (719) 488-2800.
Sources: PPRBD, Reroof Guidelines for 2021 I-Codes with 2023 PPRBC Amendments (rev. 03/05/2024); PPRBD, Basic Design Information (updated 06/30/2026).
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