Campo, CO Hail Storm – August 2025

Campo, CO was struck by a severe hail storm on August 5, 2025. The storm produced a confirmed peak hail size of 1.5 inches in the afternoon.

What Happened

The storm developed over the Campo area in the late afternoon and produced a single verified hail alert at 3:46 PM MDT. That alert carried a 1.5-inch hail estimate and was supported by radar and spotter verification. The storm later concluded the same day.

The timing places the strongest hail threat in the mid to late afternoon window. The alert sequence remained brief. One warning-level hail signal was enough to define the event, and no additional alerts were needed to confirm the maximum size. The final verified hail size for Campo was 1.5 inches.

Radar confidence was strong enough to support a spotter-verified hail call in the same alert window. The result was a clean single-zone storm report with one main hail core affecting the Campo area during the afternoon period.

Damage Assessment

A 1.5-inch hail event can damage softer roofing materials, dent vents, and mark exposed siding, trim, and outdoor equipment. Vehicles left outside can show clear impacts on hoods, roofs, mirrors, and windshields. Light-gauge metal surfaces may also show denting, especially on awnings, patio covers, and agricultural equipment.

In a rural setting like Campo, crews should expect mixed exposure. Outbuildings, metal roofs, and open yards can take the brunt of the hail with little tree cover to slow it down. Shingle loss is not guaranteed, but bruising, granule loss, and lifted tabs are common checks after hail in this size range. Soft metals and painted surfaces may show the clearest field evidence.

Interior water intrusion can follow if hail weakens roof surfaces or strikes older flashing and sealant. Contractors should document roof slopes, ridge caps, vents, skylights, and metal transitions separately. Matching damage to the correct exposure window matters when the storm comes through in one short burst, as it did here.

What Contractors Should Know

Start with the roof system and work outward. Inspect the slopes most exposed to the storm track first, then move to accessories and perimeter components. On a 1.5-inch event, look closely at ridge vents, pipe boots, turbine vents, wall caps, fascia, and any low-slope tie-ins. Metal roofs, barns, and detached structures deserve the same level of attention as the main residence.

Ground-level evidence matters in Campo because many properties combine residential and agricultural exposure. Check soft metal, window screens, siding, gutters, downspouts, HVAC fins, and vehicle panels. Photograph the same surface from multiple angles before and after any cleaning or tarp work. Keep notes on impact marks, directional exposure, and any pattern that repeats across adjacent structures.