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 |
| $3.0 billion | NOAA lists the May 31-June 1, 2024 eastern Colorado hailstorms (with Texas wind damage) as a $3.0 billion disaster (CPI-adjusted). Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 2024 |
| Up to 10% | ENERGY STAR says sealing air leaks and adding insulation can save up to 10% on annual energy bills. Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) |
| 415 | NOAA's Storm Events Database logged 415 hail reports in Colorado in 2024, including 43 of 2 inches or larger. Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), 2024 |
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.
Storm damage roof repair in Colorado Springs is a two-part job: a free inspection that documents every hail, wind, and snow hit, then a repair or a full replacement under a Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD) permit. Integrity Roofing and Painting photographs the damage so nothing gets missed in your claim scope, and the claim itself stays in your hands.
How to tell if hail damaged your roof
Not every hailstorm damages every roof, and in Colorado Springs damage often builds up over several storms. Signs to look for:
- Dents in gutters, downspouts, roof vents, and window screens, or chipped paint on siding and trim.
- Granules piled at the bottom of downspouts or in the gutters.
- Bruised, cracked, or cratered shingles where hailstones hit.
- Neighbors on your street getting new roofs after the same storm.
We check the ground first: screens, window beading, siding, gutters, fences, and mailboxes. Damage there usually means damage on the roof. If the ground looks clean, we still go up and check the shingles. Our hail damage page goes deeper.
Wind and snow damage
High wind lifts and creases shingles and can tear them off, leaving the underlayment exposed to the next storm; see wind damage repair. In winter, heavy snow and ice dams push meltwater under shingles at the eaves; see snow and ice damage repair. If water is coming in right now, see emergency roof repair. For flat commercial roofs after a storm, see what a commercial roof inspection checks, and property managers can follow the leak steps in our property manager roofing guide.
Colorado rules that protect you after a storm
Colorado’s roofing contractor law (C.R.S. 6-22-101 to 105) gives homeowners specific protections:
- A written contract first. Before any residential roofing work, the contractor must give you a signed written contract that lists the scope and materials, approximate dates and costs, the contractor’s contact information, and its insurer and surety.
- A way out if the claim is denied. You may cancel within 72 hours after you receive written notice that your insurer denied the claim in whole or in part. The contractor must return your payments within 10 days.
- No deductible deals. A contractor paid from an insurance claim may not advertise or promise to pay, waive, or rebate your deductible.
The claim itself has deadlines too. Read how long you have to finish repairs and still recover depreciation, what to do if an adjuster denies your claim, how the insurance appraisal process works, and why your mortgage company may endorse the insurance check. Our insurance company contact list has claim numbers for the major carriers.
Permits and inspections in El Paso County
A storm reroof needs a PPRBD permit pulled by a PPRBD-licensed contractor, and only the contractor who pulled the permit can request the final inspection. After a big storm, PPRBD says reroof inspections are not done same day or next day because of the volume, so plan for that in your timeline. We pull the permit and schedule the inspection.
Upgrading to impact-resistant shingles
When the roof is being replaced anyway, it is the cheapest time to move to impact-resistant shingles. Some insurers offer premium discounts for them; ask your carrier. Our Class 4 shingle comparison explains the ratings.
Who you are working with
We are veteran-owned, family-run since 1990, an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred contractor with 650+ Google reviews, and our headquarters is at 115 N Union Blvd. Start with a free inspection, see our roof repair page for smaller problems, or go back to the Colorado Springs overview.
Sources: C.R.S. 6-22-103, 6-22-104, and 6-22-105 (unofficial reproduction of the Colorado Revised Statutes); PPRBD, Hail & Disaster Information.
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