Elizabeth, CO Hail Storm – August 2026

Elizabeth, CO experienced late-afternoon hail on August 14, 2026, with a peak size of 2 inches from a multi-zone thunderstorm. The event produced intermittent radar-detected hail across the town before ending in the early evening.

What Happened

NWS issued five alerts tied to this storm between 2:06 PM MDT and 4:40 PM MDT within warning areas that passed over Elizabeth. Hail detections came from NEXRAD dual-polarization radar during the sequence. Critical alert points:

• 2:06 PM MDT — 1.26-inch hail detected by NEXRAD dual-polarization radar in the initial warning area.
• 2:49 PM MDT — 1.44-inch radar-detected hail reported as the storm intensified.
• 3:09 PM MDT — 1.11-inch radar detection as the line progressed eastward.
• 3:23 PM MDT — 1.68-inch radar-detected hail near central Elizabeth warning area.
• 4:40 PM MDT — 1.35-inch radar detection during the final NWS alert over the metro.

Radar signatures show periodic strengthening and embedded cores capable of producing up to 2-inch hail at peak. The storm concluded in the early evening with no additional alerts issued after 4:40 PM MDT. Where available, spotter and ground reports will be reflected in follow-up updates.

Damage Assessment

Peak hail reached 2 inches along portions of the storm track through Elizabeth. Hail of this size commonly causes vehicle body dents, cracked or broken skylights, and localized shingle impact on asphalt roofs. Earlier cores produced hail in the 1.1–1.7 inch range across residential neighborhoods and open exposures.

Property owners in the mapped warning areas should document visible roof damage, dents on vehicles, and any broken glass or siding. Photographs with timestamps and location references will be necessary for insurance and contractor assessments.

What Contractors Should Know

Inspect roofing starting at the highest-risk exposures noted in the radar track and working outward. Focus first on asphalt shingle loss, bruising, and fractured granules. Check roof penetrations, skylights, vents, and sidewall terminations for impact evidence. Enter attics to look for new daylight or granule accumulation in gutters and downspouts.

For vehicle and exterior repair work, prioritize photo documentation tied to address or GPS coordinates. Provide clients with immediate temporary repairs when glazing or openings compromise interiors. Track repair scopes to separate impact repairs from age-related deterioration. Coordinate with adjusters and retain dated site photos to support scope and timing of damage related to the August 14 event.

For precise hail track and radar-derived impact points across Elizabeth, see the Strike Map.