Campo, CO Hail Storm – July 2026

Campo, CO experienced a concluded hail-producing storm on July 1, 2026, producing up to 2.22-inch hail and generating multiple NWS alerts across several zones.

What Happened

The event ran from mid-afternoon into late evening, with the first NWS alert at 3:46 PM MDT and the final alert at 9:26 PM MDT. The storm record includes 15 NWS alerts spanning radar-detected signatures, spotter-verified measurements, and NWS-warning-only reports. Early afternoon radar flagged near-1.00-inch echoes at 3:46 PM MDT. Activity increased in the early evening. Dual-polarization radar detected 1.08-inch hail at 7:46 PM MDT and a 1.85-inch signature at 7:53 PM MDT. At 8:28 PM MDT a spotter-verified hail report measured 2.11 inches. Multiple NWS-warning-only alerts between 7:13 PM and 9:26 PM MDT reported smaller, wind-driven hail. The alert sequence shows a mix of radar-detected and human-verified evidence across the NWS warning area.

Damage Assessment

Observed sizes ranged from smaller, wind-driven pellets to golf-ball-class hail. Vehicle denting and chipped paint are likely for cars parked outdoors in and near Campo. Asphalt shingle roofs exposed to the larger echoes are liable to show bruising, granule loss, and fractured tabs. Skylights, rooftop HVAC fins, and solar modules face localized impact risk where the radar-detected and spotter-verified signatures registered above one inch. Inspectors should prioritize documented locations tied to the evening escalation, including the 7:53 PM MDT radar-detected 1.85-inch signature and the 8:28 PM MDT spotter-verified 2.11-inch report, when looking for concentrated damage along the storm path.

What Contractors Should Know

Start with a controlled external survey. Photograph vehicles, roof fields, solar arrays, and soft-surface landscaping with a calibrated scale and GPS or address references. Note windward exposures and common strike points such as gutters, skylights, and HVAC covers. Use fall protection for any elevated work and avoid roof access until structural stability is evaluated.

Prioritize inspections that align with the larger radar-detected and spotter-verified reports from the evening. Prepare repair estimates that separate cosmetic dent repair from replacement for shingles, panels, and glazing when hail exceeded one inch. Secure temporary covers only after client authorization and document all preexisting conditions thoroughly. For precise hail track and damage zone mapping, consult the paid Strike Map.