Hail in Fremont County, CO
Hail turns up in Fremont County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 15 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Fremont County since 2025, the largest 1.8″ (golf ball) on September 18, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was September 18, 2025.
Did hail hit your exact address?
This page covers the whole area. Enter your address to see what NOAA radar detected over your specific roof - free, in seconds.
About Fremont County, CO
Fremont County occupies south-central Colorado where the Arkansas River leaves the mountains near the Royal Gorge and spills onto the plains. Summer afternoons drive moist air up the foothills, cooling it into storms that can carry hail. Pueblo's KPUX radar is the nearest source, about 68 miles to the east, and from the plains it loses sight of low-level detail in the mountain country, reading storm tops more reliably than the ground.
The hail record for Fremont County, CO
Hail is a recurring threat in Fremont County, with 15 confirmed events on record since 2025.
The dangerous window runs spring into early summer, with September the busiest month on record.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Fremont County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 15 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Fremont County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Fremont County?
Fremont County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in September.
What's the largest hail recorded in Fremont County?
Radar confirmed 1.8-inch hail, about golf ball size, on September 18, 2025.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Will it hail again in Fremont County this year?
Fremont County's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Fremont County in 2026?
No 1-inch-or-larger hail has been confirmed in Fremont County so far in 2026.
How much does hail roof damage cost to repair?
It ranges widely. Minor repairs can run a few hundred dollars, while a full roof replacement on an average home often runs $8,000–$20,000+ depending on size, pitch, and material. What you actually pay depends on your deductible and whether your policy is replacement-cost or actual-cash-value.
Recent confirmed hail near Fremont County, CO
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Fremont County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.