Storm event · Cheyenne County, Colorado
Hail damage in Kit Carson, CO on May 23, 2025
On May 23, 2025, NOAA recorded hail up to 2.75" near Kit Carson, CO — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Kit Carson has 39 recorded hail events since 2019 (severity score 100/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The May 23, 2025 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2025 | 2.75" | Kit Carson, CO |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Kit Carson on May 23, 2025).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (May 23, 2025, up to 2.75") 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 Kit Carson, CO on May 23, 2025?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 2.75" near Kit Carson on May 23, 2025. It's one of 39 hail events logged in the area since 2019.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Kit Carson on May 23, 2025 measured 2.75". Hail around 1" or larger can bruise or crack asphalt shingles; at 2.75" it frequently causes functional damage that supports an insurance claim.
Can I still file a claim for the May 23, 2025 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 23, 2025) and hail size (2.75") — 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 May 23, 2025 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Kit Carson, CO. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.