Storm event · El Paso County, Colorado
Hail damage in Monument, CO on Jul 21, 2023
On Jul 21, 2023, NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Monument, CO — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Monument has 5 recorded hail events since 2023 (severity score 30/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The Jul 21, 2023 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2023 | 1" | Monument, CO |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Monument on Jul 21, 2023).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (Jul 21, 2023, 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 Monument, CO on Jul 21, 2023?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Monument on Jul 21, 2023. It's one of 5 hail events logged in the area since 2023.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Monument on Jul 21, 2023 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 Jul 21, 2023 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 (Jul 21, 2023) 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 Jul 21, 2023 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Monument, CO. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.