Center, CO Hail Storm – August 2025

Center, CO saw a concluded hail event on August 23, 2025, with a maximum confirmed hail size of 1.25 inches. The storm produced multiple hail alerts across the afternoon and evening.

What Happened

The first hail alert came at 3:39 PM MDT with a 1-inch hail call in the NWS warning area. A second alert followed at 4:18 PM MDT with 1.25-inch hail. A third alert at 4:42 PM MDT returned to a 1-inch hail estimate.

Two later alerts came in the evening. At 7:28 PM MDT, dual-polarization radar detected 1.25-inch hail. Another radar-derived alert at 7:59 PM MDT again supported 1.25-inch hail. The sequence shows repeated hail potential across multiple zones in the Center metro area.

The final verified peak for this storm was 1.25 inches.

Damage Assessment

Hail up to 1.25 inches can affect asphalt shingles, vents, soft metals, window screens, gutters, and vehicles parked outdoors. Roof impacts can be uneven. One block may show light surface bruising while another nearby area has more visible loss of granules or denting on exposed metal.

In a multi-zone event like this, contractors should expect mixed field conditions. Some properties may show only cosmetic impacts. Others may have concentrated damage on roof slopes facing the storm path, along ridge lines, or on older roofing systems with prior wear.

This size also warrants close checks on accessories and edge details. Downspouts, flashing, chimney caps, garage doors, and skylight frames can show dents even when roof covering damage is limited. Exterior inspections should include slope-by-slope documentation and clear photo records from each affected address.

What Contractors Should Know

The alert sequence matters for scheduling. The first two afternoon calls were warning-based and pointed to hail near 1 to 1.25 inches. The later evening alerts were supported by dual-polarization radar. That mix suggests the storm maintained hail potential across more than one pass through the area. Crews should not assume the earliest report captured the full extent of the event.

For canvassing, use the timing window from mid-afternoon through early evening. Prioritize roofs with aging shingles, previous hail history, and exposed metal components. Check north- and west-facing elevations where wind-driven hail often leaves the clearest marks. Vehicles, AC fins, fencing, and exterior trim should stay on the inspection list, even where roof damage is minor.

Document each property separately. Note the time of inspection, visible hail marks, and any storm-related surface failures. Keep roof slope photos, metal close-ups, and accessory damage in the file. Multi-zone hail events can produce different loss patterns within the same neighborhood.

For precise hail track data, review the Strike Map.