Limon, CO Hail Storm – October 2025

Limon, CO saw a concluded hail event on 2025-10-27 with a peak confirmed hail size of 1.5 inches. Two NWS alerts tracked the storm across the evening in the local warning area.

What Happened

The storm unfolded in eastern Colorado during the late afternoon and early evening. The first alert came at 5:31 PM MDT with 1-inch hail confidence from dual-polarization radar. A second alert followed at 5:57 PM MDT with 1.5-inch hail confidence.

Both alerts were tied to radar-derived hail detection from NEXRAD and covered the same Limon area as the storm strengthened. The progression from 1 inch to 1.5 inches shows a larger hail core later in the event. The storm is now concluded.

The timing matters for field work and claim intake. The main hail threat was not a broad all-day setup. It was a short-duration evening storm with a narrow window of peak intensity.

Damage Assessment

Hail in the 1-inch to 1.5-inch range can leave visible impact across roofs, gutters, siding, vents, and exterior trim. In Limon, the upper end of that range supports checks for bruised shingles, dented soft metals, and broken seals on older glazing.

Metal roof components often show the fastest signs of impact. Lightweight awnings, downspouts, and carport materials can also carry marks in a storm of this size. On homes with aging asphalt roofing, the field review should focus on granule loss, displaced tabs, and repeat impact along slopes exposed to the main hail core.

Commercial sites in and near the warning area may show a different pattern. HVAC units, roof penetrations, skylights, and sheet metal accessories are the first places to inspect. Flat roofs with membrane surfaces can hold impact scars that are easier to miss from the ground.

For adjusters and contractors, the size spread matters. A 1-inch hail report and a later 1.5-inch report point to changing storm intensity rather than a single uniform impact field. Roofs and exterior elevations closest to the later radar signature should be prioritized first.

What Contractors Should Know

Schedule a ground inspection before cleanup removes visible marks. In a storm with this sequence, crews should start with the side of the structure most exposed to the later hail core, then work outward to attached structures, detached outbuildings, and vehicle lots.

Use a consistent exterior checklist. Look for denting on soft metals, impact marks on vents and flashings, broken sealant lines, cracked ridge accessories, and scattered shingle bruising. On metal buildings, check panel seams, trim, and fastener heads. On residential roofs, record slope-by-slope conditions and separate hail impacts from pre-existing wear.

For estimates, separate cosmetic damage from functional damage early. Limon properties with older roof systems may show mixed conditions across the same property, especially where the hail path crossed twice or where roof planes face different directions. Document elevations with clear photos and note the timing of the evening alerts when matching field findings to the storm sequence.