Storm event · Prowers County, Colorado
Hail damage in Granada, CO on Aug 14, 2020
On Aug 14, 2020, NOAA recorded hail up to 2" near Granada, CO — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Granada has 13 recorded hail events since 2020 (severity score 63/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The Aug 14, 2020 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2020 | 2" | Granada, CO |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Granada on Aug 14, 2020).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (Aug 14, 2020, up to 2") 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 Granada, CO on Aug 14, 2020?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 2" near Granada on Aug 14, 2020. It's one of 13 hail events logged in the area since 2020.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Granada on Aug 14, 2020 measured 2". Hail around 1" or larger can bruise or crack asphalt shingles; at 2" it frequently causes functional damage that supports an insurance claim.
Can I still file a claim for the Aug 14, 2020 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 (Aug 14, 2020) and hail size (2") — 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 Aug 14, 2020 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Granada, CO. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.