Springfield, CO Hail Storm – June 2026

Springfield, CO recorded a concluded hail event on June 20, 2026 that produced up to 1.55-inch hail and tracked through the metro from late afternoon into early evening.

What Happened

The storm began in the late afternoon and produced two NWS alerts as it moved across Springfield. At 4:28 PM MDT, dual-polarization radar detected hail near 1.12 inches as the cell intensified. The storm re-developed and prompted an NWS warning at 6:09 PM MDT that cited up to 1-inch hail within the warning area. This report aggregates those two alerts into a multi-zone summary covering the metro area. The event is concluded.

Radar and warning sources. The earliest alert came from NEXRAD dual-polarization hail detection at 4:28 PM MDT, followed by a later NWS-issued warning at 6:09 PM MDT. The radar-derived detection identifies a concentrated swath through the metro; the later warning covered a broader NWS alert area as the system moved east-southeast.

Damage Assessment

Properties and vehicles located along the radar-detected swath and within the later NWS warning area should be inspected for impact damage. Exterior building materials such as older asphalt shingles and vinyl siding are at elevated risk where ice impacts were concentrated. Parked vehicles in exposed locations are likely to show denting and paint chips on horizontal surfaces.

Glazed surfaces and skylights in neighborhoods along the late-afternoon track should be checked for cracks and seal failures. Debris-driven secondary damage, including gutter deformation and loosened roof flashings, is possible in areas that reported heavier radar returns. Note that the NWS warning area is a protective polygon covering the general path; the paid Strike Map provides precise radar-derived hail strike locations for targeted inspections.

What Contractors Should Know

Inspect roofs and vehicles beginning at the outer edge of the NWS warning area and move inward along the radar-detected swath. Start with high-risk materials: older composite shingles, exposed metal panels, and recreational vehicles. Photograph all damage with scale references and record exact addresses and times of inspection. Use digital tagging or GPS-enabled photos where possible.

Estimate repair needs by documented evidence rather than visual sweep alone. Prioritize tarping for active leaks, temporary stabilization of compromised roof flashings, and sorting claims by severity. Coordinate with property owners on documented estimates and provide separate line items for hail impact versus secondary water damage. For large service requests, reference the paid Strike Map to align field teams with the precise hail track and reported impact points.