Storm event · Denver County, Colorado
Hail damage in Commerce City, CO on May 26, 2019
On May 26, 2019, NOAA recorded hail up to 1.25" near Commerce City, CO — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Commerce City has 8 recorded hail events since 2019 (severity score 39/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The May 26, 2019 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2019 | 1.25" | Commerce City, CO |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Commerce City on May 26, 2019).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (May 26, 2019, up to 1.25") 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 Commerce City, CO on May 26, 2019?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1.25" near Commerce City on May 26, 2019. It's one of 8 hail events logged in the area since 2019.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Commerce City on May 26, 2019 measured 1.25". Hail around 1" or larger can bruise or crack asphalt shingles; sizes near 1.25" can still cause damage worth documenting.
Can I still file a claim for the May 26, 2019 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 (May 26, 2019) and hail size (1.25") — 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 May 26, 2019 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Commerce City, CO. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.