June 23, 2026 Colorado Springs Hail Storm — Old North End, Downtown, Patty Jewett, Briargate, Stetson Hills, Rockrimmon, Cimarron Hills & Black Forest Damage Report
A broad, slow-moving severe thunderstorm dropped golf-ball to hen-egg hail across central, northern and downtown Colorado Springs on the afternoon of June 23, 2026 — the Old North End, Downtown, Patty Jewett, Briargate, Stetson Hills, Rockrimmon, Cimarron Hills and into Black Forest. Here's the verified footprint and what to do in the next 48 hours.
Hail this size (1″+) damages asphalt shingles even when nothing looks wrong from the ground. If you're in one of the areas below, get a free roof-level inspection within 7–14 days while the damage is clearly storm-dated.
Where the June 23, 2026 storm hit hardest
| Area | Peak hail | ZIP codes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briargate | 1.75" (golf ball) | 80920, 80924 | Inside the core of the NWS warning polygon. Large hail + slow movement = repeated strikes on the same roofs. Skylights, ridge vents, and solar tubes are the first failure points. |
| Stetson Hills | 1.50"–1.75" | 80923, 80922 | Confirmed golf-ball hail near Powers & Research. Builder-grade shingles in the 12–18 year age range are most vulnerable to repeated impacts at this size. |
| Old North End / Downtown Colorado Springs | 1.25"–1.50" | 80903, 80904, 80907 | The southern flank of the same storm complex. Historic homes in the Old North End — many with original slate, tile, or older composite roofs — are especially vulnerable to bruising and cracking at this size. Downtown office buildings and apartment complexes also reported dented HVAC units and damaged skylights. |
| Patty Jewett Golf Course / Colorado College corridor | 1.25"–1.50" | 80907, 80909 | Sustained hail as the storm's southern flank dragged across the Patty Jewett area and surrounding residential blocks. Soft-metal vents, gutters, and outdoor fixtures on homes near the course took repeated hits. |
| Rockrimmon / Northwest Colorado Springs | 1.00"–1.25" | 80919, 80907 | Western edge of the warning polygon. Slightly smaller hail but still above the damage threshold. Heavy tree cover in Rockrimmon hides shingle bruising — ground inspections are unreliable here. |
| Cimarron Hills | 1.25"–1.50" | 80915, 80922 | Eastern Springs took the cell as it tracked east off the foothills. Roof age in this corridor averages 15+ years, putting most homes in the replacement window. |
| Black Forest (west edge) | 1.50" (ping-pong ball) | 80908 | Western 80908 caught the northeastern fringe of the heaviest core. Mature ponderosa cover hides damage — an on-roof inspection is the only way to be sure. |
| Manitou Springs | 1.00" (quarter) | 80829 | Preceding outflow from the same storm complex. Smaller hail but enough to bruise older asphalt and dent soft-metal vents on historic homes. |
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What happened
The National Weather Service in Pueblo issued a severe thunderstorm warning for central and northern El Paso County at 2:47 PM on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The warning polygon stretched from the north side of Colorado Springs — including Briargate, Stetson Hills and Rockrimmon — east across Cimarron Hills and into the western edge of Black Forest. Trained spotters and automated hail sensors confirmed golf-ball-sized (1.75") hail near the intersection of Powers Boulevard and Research Parkway at 3:12 PM, with the heaviest core tracking slowly northeast toward the Black Forest corridor.
This was a large-footprint storm. Unlike the narrow, fast-moving cells that clip one corridor and miss the next, this thunderstorm sat over the metro for more than an hour. That duration means repeated hail strikes on the same roofs — even areas that saw 'only' quarter-sized (1.00") hail may have taken three or four separate hits as the storm cycled. Repeated impacts compound bruising on asphalt shingles and can crack older ridge caps and vents that would survive a single pass.
The Briargate and Stetson Hills corridors bore the brunt of the large hail. 1.50"–1.75" stones were confirmed across the 80920 and 80923 ZIP codes, with spotters reporting dented vehicle hoods and shattered skylights in the Stetson Hills retail area. Rockrimmon and the northwest side of Colorado Springs caught the western edge of the warning polygon with slightly smaller but still damaging hail in the 1.00"–1.25" range.
Cimarron Hills and the eastern Springs neighborhoods inside 80915 and 80922 were hit by the same cell as it tracked east — 1.25"–1.50" hail confirmed by multiple social-media reports and logged in the NWS Pueblo Local Storm Report. The western edge of Black Forest (80908) caught the northeastern fringe of the heaviest core, with trained spotters measuring 1.50" stones near Shoup Road.
Critically, the southern flank of the same storm complex also produced damaging hail across the Old North End, Downtown Colorado Springs, and the neighborhoods around Patty Jewett Golf Course. Spotters near Cascade Avenue and Uintah Street reported 1.25"–1.50" hail at approximately 2:55 PM, with the downtown core and the Patty Jewett area both inside the damage path. Historic homes in the Old North End — many with original slate, tile, or older composite roofs — are especially vulnerable to bruising and cracking at this size. The Patty Jewett corridor (80907/80909) saw sustained hail as the storm's southern flank dragged across Colorado College and the surrounding residential blocks.
If you live in the Old North End, Downtown, the Patty Jewett area, Briargate, Stetson Hills, Rockrimmon, Cimarron Hills or Black Forest, the most important move this week is a free roof-level inspection while the damage is fresh and clearly dated to June 23. Because this was a slow-moving, multi-cycle storm, the total number of impacts per roof may be higher than a typical single-pass cell — which means damage that looks minor from the ground can be significant once you're on the shingles.
Hail claim deadlines by carrier — June 23, 2026 storm
Colorado law gives you up to one year to file a property claim, but every major carrier expects "prompt" notice — usually 30–60 days. Wait longer and your adjuster will argue the damage came from a later storm. Here are the practical deadlines for the most common Front Range carriers based on the June 23, 2026 hail event.
August 22, 2026
60 days after the storm
December 20, 2026
180 days after the storm
June 23, 2027
1 year after the storm
| Carrier | File within | Hard deadline | Filing notes | Claims line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Farm | 30–60 days | 1 year from date of loss | Largest CO homeowners insurer. File online or via the State Farm app for fastest adjuster assignment. | 1-800-732-5246Call |
| Allstate | 60 days | 180 days for proof of loss · 1 year to sue | Strict 180-day proof-of-loss window. Get your contractor estimate in writing well before that date. | 1-800-255-7828Call |
| USAA | 30–60 days | 1 year from date of loss | Military families — USAA typically assigns adjusters within 48 hours of a CO hail event. File ASAP. | 1-800-531-8722Call |
| Farmers | 60 days | 1 year from date of loss | Often uses third-party adjusters in Colorado after major storms. Bring your own contractor to the inspection. | 1-800-435-7764Call |
| American Family | 60 days | 1 year from date of loss | Colorado-friendly carrier (HQ in Midwest). Generally fair scope on full roof replacements when damage is documented. | 1-800-692-6326Call |
| Liberty Mutual / Safeco | 30–60 days | 1 year from date of loss | Safeco is Liberty Mutual's CO subsidiary. Both require online claim filing before adjuster contact. | 1-800-225-2467Call |
| Travelers | 60 days | 1 year from date of loss | Tends to issue ACV (actual cash value) first and depreciation upon completion. Don't sign off until depreciation is released. | 1-800-252-4633Call |
| Nationwide | 60 days | 1 year from date of loss | Uses Nationwide On Your Side certified contractor program — but you are NOT required to use it. | 1-877-669-6877Call |
| Progressive / ASI | 30–60 days | 1 year from date of loss | Homeowners policies underwritten by ASI / Homesite. File via Progressive but adjuster comes from the underwriter. | 1-800-776-4737Call |
Not legal or insurance advice. Reporting windows are typical adjuster practice; your individual policy controls. Always check your declarations page or call your agent. Jax Roofing is happy to review your policy alongside you free of charge — we file dozens of CO hail claims per month.
What to do in the 48 hours after a hail storm
- Step 1
Document everything now
Take date-stamped phone photos of any visible damage — dented gutters, downspouts, window screens, AC fins, vehicles, patio furniture. These ground-level photos timestamp the storm for your claim.
- Step 2
Don't sign anything yet
Out-of-state storm-chasers flood Colorado after every hail event. Don't sign a contract, AOB (assignment of benefits), or 'inspection authorization' with anyone you haven't vetted.
- Step 3
Get a roof-level inspection
Hail damage on shingles is rarely visible from the ground — the asphalt mat under the granules takes the impact. A free roof-level inspection takes 30 minutes and gives you a clear answer.
- Step 4
File the claim with documentation in hand
Don't file blind. We'll meet your adjuster on the roof, share our photo report, and make sure every covered item (roof, gutters, screens, paint, fence) ends up on the scope.
- Step 5
Repair or replace with a Colorado-local contractor
Storm-chasers disappear in October. A local contractor honors the workmanship warranty in 5, 10, 20 years when you need it. We've been Colorado-based since 2018.
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Hail damage — homeowner questions
I think my roof might be damaged — what should I do in the next 48 hours?
Take ground-level photos of any visible damage (downspouts, gutters, screens, vehicles), don't sign anything yet, and book a free inspection. We document hits with date-stamped photos so the insurance timeline is on your side.
How long do I have to file a hail claim in Colorado?
Most carriers give you one year from the date of loss, but the practical window is much shorter. Adjusters scrutinize claims filed more than 60–90 days after a storm. The sooner you document, the cleaner the claim.
Will filing a hail claim raise my premiums?
In Colorado, hail is a non-rate-impacting weather claim for most carriers — meaning a single hail claim usually does not raise your individual premium. Statewide rate increases happen regardless of whether you file.
My roof looks fine from the ground. Could it still be damaged?
Yes — and this is the most common mistake we see. Hail bruises the asphalt mat beneath the granules. From the ground it looks fine; from the roof you can see hundreds of soft spots that will fail within 1–3 years. Always get a roof-level inspection after a 1"+ event.
Should I sign with the first roofer who knocks on my door?
No. Storm-chasers from out of state flood Colorado after every major hail event. Verify the contractor is local, licensed, BBB-accredited, and has been in business at least 5 years. Jax Roofing has been Colorado-based since 2018 and is BBB A+ rated.