Briggsdale, CO Hail Storm – June 2025

Briggsdale, CO was hit by a concluded hail storm on June 11, 2025, with a peak confirmed hail size of 1.25 inches. The event produced multiple warning areas across the afternoon and evening.

What Happened

The first alert came at 2:50 PM MDT, with dual-polarization radar support for 1-inch hail. A second alert followed at 6:54 PM MDT with the same 1-inch hail size and the same radar confidence. A third alert was issued at 6:58 PM MDT and carried a 1.25-inch hail estimate based on NWS warning information.

The storm remained contained to a multi-zone path through the Briggsdale area. The alert sequence shows a later intensification after the initial afternoon hail threat, with the largest hail estimate appearing in the final early evening alert.

Damage Assessment

Hail in the 1-inch to 1.25-inch range can affect roofs, siding, vents, soft metals, and exposed outdoor equipment. Asphalt shingles can show bruising, granule loss, and edge wear. Skylights, window screens, and condensers can also take impact from repeated stones in this size range.

In a rural Colorado setting like Briggsdale, outbuildings, pole barns, livestock cover, and vehicle fleets are often part of the field picture. Smaller damage signatures can be easy to miss from the ground. Creased metal panels, fractured vent caps, and localized shingle impact marks are common inspection targets after a storm of this size.

The range from 1 inch to 1.25 inches is enough to justify close exterior review on both primary structures and accessory buildings. Reports from one zone may show lighter impact than another, even inside the same warning area.

What Contractors Should Know

This event deserves a roof-to-ground inspection plan that starts with north, west, and upward-facing slopes. Check ridge caps, pipe boots, turbine vents, gutters, downspouts, and metal trim before moving to shingle fields. On flatter roofs and low-slope sections, inspect for membrane bruising, punctures, and displaced edge metal.

Document each property separately. A multi-zone hail event can produce uneven loss patterns across a small geographic area. Use dated photos, slope direction, and a concise count of impact marks, fractured components, and collateral exterior hits. On vehicles and metal structures, look for dings that match the 1-inch to 1.25-inch size range rather than broad surface scuffing.

For contractors working Briggsdale routes, prioritize structures with aged shingles, lightweight vents, and exposed accessories first. Those materials usually show the clearest storm signature and can support faster triage during canvass work. Keep notes on whether damage appears concentrated on one side of the property or distributed across the full exterior.

The Strike Map provides precise hail track data for Briggsdale, CO.