Storm event · Elbert County, Colorado
Hail damage in Kiowa, CO on Aug 15, 2022
On Aug 15, 2022, NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Kiowa, CO — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Kiowa has 14 recorded hail events since 2019 (severity score 66/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The Aug 15, 2022 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2022 | 1" | Kiowa, CO |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Kiowa on Aug 15, 2022).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (Aug 15, 2022, 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 Kiowa, CO on Aug 15, 2022?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Kiowa on Aug 15, 2022. It's one of 14 hail events logged in the area since 2019.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Kiowa on Aug 15, 2022 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 Aug 15, 2022 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 15, 2022) 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 Aug 15, 2022 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Kiowa, CO. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.