Key numbers
103 verified hail storms with stones of 1.5 inches or larger reached El Paso County, which includes Security-Widefield, 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 |
| $129 million | State Farm paid $129 million in Colorado hail claims in 2022, eighth among states. Source: State Farm (newsroom), 2022 |
| About 35.8% | About 35.8% of El Paso County's housing units (108,538 of 303,482) were built in 1979 or earlier, the Census bin closest to the 1978 federal lead-paint ban. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 |
| 26% to 54% | Hail accounts for an average of 26% to 54% of homeowners insurance premiums across Colorado counties, per the Colorado Division of Insurance. Source: Colorado Division of Insurance, 2025-2026 (DOI analysis) |
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.
Hail history by ZIP (NOAA reports since 1996; linked ZIPs have a full page, method)
| ZIP | Area | 1 in.+ reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80911 | Security-Widefield | 46 | 4 in. |
Roofers in Security-Widefield are building for some of the largest hail in El Paso County: on August 6, 2018, NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center logged 4-inch hail about 2 miles east-southeast of Security, with 1- to 2-inch hail across the north side of town the same afternoon. Your roof permit comes from the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD), because Security-Widefield is in unincorporated El Paso County. The practical answer for most homes here is a free inspection after any storm with 1-inch or larger hail, and, when it is time to replace, a roof rated for impact.
Signs of hail damage you can check from the ground
- Granules collecting at the downspout outlets.
- Dents in gutters, downspouts, window wraps and metal vents.
- Spatter marks on the driveway, fence or deck.
- Dented cars or a broken skylight on your street.
If you see these, the roof has likely been hit. Do not climb up; a damaged roof can be slippery and brittle. Our hail damage repair page shows what we document on an inspection, and the claim stays yours: our photos make sure nothing gets missed in the scope.
Which roofs stand up to Security-Widefield hail?
| Option | Why consider it here |
|---|---|
| Class 4 asphalt shingles | Highest UL 2218 impact rating for asphalt; see our Class 4 shingle comparison |
| Standing seam metal | No exposed fasteners and a long service life; read metal roofs for Security-Widefield homes |
| Stone-coated steel | The look of shake or tile on a steel panel; see metal roofing |
Hail dents can show on metal even when the panel still keeps water out, so ask how a product’s warranty treats cosmetic damage before you choose.
What PPRBD requires on a Security-Widefield re-roof
- A permit for repairs or replacements over 100 square feet.
- All old layers removed before new asphalt shingles.
- Drip edge at the eaves and rakes.
- Re-decking, an overlay, or filled gaps if plank sheathing gaps exceed 1/4 inch.
- A final inspection, requested by the contractor who pulled the permit.
At 5,758 feet (the National Weather Service forecast point), Security-Widefield is well below PPRBD’s 7,000-foot ice barrier line.
Neighbors
Cimarron Hills and Stratmoor to the north, Fountain to the south, and farther down I-25, Pueblo. See every area on the service area list.
Integrity Roofing and Painting is veteran-owned and family-run since 1990, an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred contractor with 650+ Google reviews. Call (719) 488-2800 or book a free roof inspection; we reach out the same business day.
Sources: NOAA Storm Prediction Center storm reports for August 6, 2018 and July 28, 2016 (preliminary); PPRBD, jurisdictions served; PPRBD Reroofing Guidelines (rev. 03/05/2024); PPRBD, Hail & Disaster Information; National Weather Service, Security-Widefield point forecast (elevation).
