Westcliffe, CO Hail Storm – June 2025

Westcliffe, CO saw a concluded hail storm on June 30, 2025, with 1-inch hail at the peak. Two NWS alerts were issued during the event, one at 2:09 PM MDT and another at 4:32 PM MDT.

What Happened

The storm crossed the Westcliffe area in two rounds on June 30. The first alert came at 2:09 PM MDT, with dual-polarization radar showing confidence for 1-inch hail. A second alert followed at 4:32 PM MDT with the same hail size signal.

Both alerts pointed to a hail-capable storm track over the Westcliffe warning area. The sequence shows repeated hail potential through the afternoon, with the later alert confirming another round of radar-detected hail threat before the event ended.

Damage Assessment

1-inch hail is enough to affect roofs, siding, gutters, windows, and vehicle surfaces. Asphalt shingles can show bruising or granule loss. Metal roofing and soft metals can show dents. Skylights, vents, and exposed trim are also common inspection points after a storm at this size.

The two-alert structure suggests more than one hail pass over the same general area. Contractors should expect scattered property impacts rather than uniform damage across every structure. Inspections should include steep-slope roofs, low-slope membranes, ridge caps, roof penetrations, and any exterior finishes facing the storm path.

On vehicles, 1-inch hail can leave visible dents on hoods, roofs, and trunks. Window damage is less common than with larger hail, but cracked glass remains possible on older or already weakened surfaces. Screens and aluminum accessories can also show impact marks.

What Contractors Should Know

This event supports a targeted canvass in and around Westcliffe, with priority on properties inside the warning area that sit along the likely storm path from the afternoon rounds. Roof crews should focus first on homes with steep pitches, older shingles, recent repairs, and exposed ridge or valley sections. Crews should also check outbuildings, RV covers, and parked vehicles in open storage areas.

For estimates, use a 1-inch hail benchmark and look for mixed-condition properties. Some homes may show only light cosmetic impact, while others may have concentrated roof damage on windward faces, soft metals, or accessory structures. Document the storm date, the two alert times, and the hail size in every report. Keep photo sets organized by address and elevation when the roofline shows uneven impact.

StormSnipe's Strike Map provides precise hail track data for this event.