Storm event · Elbert County, Colorado
Hail damage in Limon, CO on Sep 19, 2026
On Sep 19, 2026, NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Limon, CO — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Limon has 58 recorded hail events since 2019 (severity score 100/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The Sep 19, 2026 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | 1" | Limon, CO |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Limon on Sep 19, 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 19, 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 Limon, CO on Sep 19, 2026?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Limon on Sep 19, 2026. It's one of 58 hail events logged in the area since 2019.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Limon on Sep 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 2026 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Limon, CO. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.