Storm event · Arapahoe County, Colorado
Hail damage in Columbine Valley, CO on Jul 8, 2023
On Jul 8, 2023, NOAA recorded hail up to 1.75" near Columbine Valley, CO — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Columbine Valley has 5 recorded hail events since 2023 (severity score 36/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The Jul 8, 2023 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2023 | 1.75" | Columbine Valley, CO |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Columbine Valley on Jul 8, 2023).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (Jul 8, 2023, up to 1.75") for your address, which is the evidence adjusters look for. A confirmed 1"+ hail event on your roof, paired with an inspection, is what turns a claim into an approval.
Common questions
Did it hail in Columbine Valley, CO on Jul 8, 2023?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1.75" near Columbine Valley on Jul 8, 2023. It's one of 5 hail events logged in the area since 2023.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Columbine Valley on Jul 8, 2023 measured 1.75". Hail around 1" or larger can bruise or crack asphalt shingles; at 1.75" it frequently causes functional damage that supports an insurance claim.
Can I still file a claim for the Jul 8, 2023 storm?
Often yes. Most Colorado policies allow hail claims for a window after the storm (commonly up to a year), subject to your policy. A claim is far stronger when you document the exact date (Jul 8, 2023) and hail size (1.75") — which a free RoofWorks report pulls for your address.
Does home insurance cover hail roof damage in Colorado?
Most Colorado homeowner policies cover sudden hail damage, subject to your wind/hail deductible. The Jul 8, 2023 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Columbine Valley, CO. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.