Storm event · El Paso County, Colorado
Hail damage in Fountain, CO on Sep 22, 2026
On Sep 22, 2026, NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Fountain, CO — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Fountain has 13 recorded hail events since 2019 (severity score 78/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The Sep 22, 2026 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | 1" | Fountain, CO |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Fountain on Sep 22, 2026).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (Sep 22, 2026, up to 1") 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 Fountain, CO on Sep 22, 2026?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Fountain on Sep 22, 2026. It's one of 13 hail events logged in the area since 2019.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Fountain on Sep 22, 2026 measured 1". Hail around 1" or larger can bruise or crack asphalt shingles; sizes near 1" can still cause damage worth documenting.
Can I still file a claim for the Sep 22, 2026 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 (Sep 22, 2026) and hail size (1") — 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 Sep 22, 2026 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Fountain, CO. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.