Model, CO Hail Storm – June 2025

On June 4, 2025, Model, CO saw a concluded severe hail event with a maximum confirmed hail size of 1 inch. The storm produced three hail alerts from late afternoon into early evening.

What Happened

The first alert came at 4:59 PM MDT, with dual-polarization radar support for 1-inch hail. A second alert followed at 6:48 PM MDT after a spotter reported 1-inch hail. The final alert arrived at 7:03 PM MDT with radar and spotter verification for 1-inch hail.

The sequence shows a storm that held organized hail potential across multiple scans and field observations. The alert progression stayed at the same hail size, with confidence moving from radar-derived detection to spotter report and then to combined radar and spotter verification.

Damage Assessment

A 1-inch hail report sits at the threshold where exterior damage can start to show on vulnerable surfaces. Soft metals, older shingles, thin roof coverings, gutters, downspouts, and exposed vehicle surfaces are the first items to check.

In a multi-zone storm report like this one, impact can vary sharply across short distances. One roof segment may show bruising while another nearby address shows only spatter and scattered dings. Contractors should expect a narrow hail footprint with uneven results from one block to the next.

For post-storm inspections, focus on roof slopes that face the incoming track, ridge caps, vents, flashing, window screens, and condensers. Any report of 1-inch hail should also trigger a close look at painted trim, fence caps, skylights, and vehicle panels parked outdoors during the storm window.

What Contractors Should Know

Model, CO had three hail alerts on June 4, 2025, all tied to 1-inch hail. That kind of repeat sizing is useful in the field because it supports a consistent hail threat across the storm path, rather than a single isolated report.

Crews should document each address by roof plane, not just by neighborhood. Use side-by-side photos of impact marks, fractured asphalt granules, dented soft metals, and any collateral hits on vents or AC fins. If the claim file includes multiple structures, inspect detached garages, sheds, and outbuildings with the same standard as the main dwelling. Small accessory roofs often show the clearest hail marks.

In the field, separate hail from wind-only debris. Count the impacts. Measure the spacing. Check for fresh fractures around edges, penetrations, and downflow points where hail usually leaves the most visible marks. If the roof has one-inch hail exposure, ask whether the surface is aging, brittle, or already patched, since those conditions often affect what shows up during the inspection.

Keep the timeline tight. The first alert at 4:59 PM MDT, then the later 6:48 PM MDT and 7:03 PM MDT alerts, gives a clear window for witness statements, vehicle exposure questions, and deployment planning. Match each inspection to the time the storm passed and the side of the structure most likely to have taken the hits.