Walsenburg, CO Hail Storm – June 2025

Walsenburg, CO saw a concluded severe hail storm on June 2, 2025, with verified hail up to 1 inch. The event was tied to one NWS alert at 12:10 PM MDT, with dual-polarization radar support for the hail report.

What Happened

The storm moved through the Walsenburg area during the midday period on June 2. The NWS alert was issued at 12:10 PM MDT and called for 1-inch hail. Dual-polarization radar supported that hail confidence level.

This was a single-zone storm report for the Walsenburg metro area. The storm has concluded. No additional alerts were listed with this event.

The hail size stayed at the 1-inch level in the available report set. That places this event in the range that can break weaker shingles, dent soft metals, and mark exposed siding, vehicle panels, and outdoor equipment.

Damage Assessment

One inch hail can leave visible impact marks on asphalt shingles, roof vents, gutters, and painted trim. On metal surfaces, dents are often small but widespread. On newer roofs, damage may be limited to granular loss and localized bruising. On older roofs, impacts can show up more clearly around ridges, edges, and prior repair areas.

Vehicles parked outside during the storm may show roof and hood dents. Skylights, window screens, and condensate line covers are also common check points after a 1-inch hail event. Light commercial property with exposed HVAC housings, downspouts, and service equipment should be included in the initial inspection pass.

Field teams should document the roof slope, material type, and any preexisting wear before assigning a claim path. A 1-inch hail report does not guarantee uniform roof damage across a neighborhood. Conditions can change block by block, especially where trees, slope, and building orientation alter exposure.

In Walsenburg, the report supports a focused canvass around the warning area tied to the 12:10 PM MDT alert. Contractors should expect scattered impact signatures rather than a continuous loss pattern. The most efficient first stops are the structures with full roof exposure, recent installs, and visible soft-metal strikes from ground level.

What Contractors Should Know

Start with a quick exterior pass. Look for bruised shingles, fresh granule loss, cracked ridge caps, bent flashing, and dents in gutters or drip edge. Check north and west exposures, then move to the most open roof planes. Capture clear photos of all hail marks before cleanup or temporary repairs begin.

Do not limit inspection to roofs. A 1-inch hail event can also affect siding, exterior window trim, garage doors, fence tops, and vehicles. If the site has HVAC units or roof-mounted accessories, note any bent fins, impact marks, or shifted covers. Those details help separate storm-related damage from routine wear.