Hail in Garfield County, CO
Hail turns up in Garfield County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 6 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Garfield County since 2025, the largest 1.3″ (half dollar) on July 27, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was July 30, 2026.
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About Garfield County, CO
Garfield County spans the rugged western slope of Colorado, where the Colorado River carves through high mesas and the broken terrain of the Rockies. Hail is uncommon in this dry, high-elevation country, and when it occurs it stays small, usually from afternoon storms that fire over the mountains as moisture climbs the terrain in the warm season. The Grand Junction (KGJX) radar sits about 41 miles to the southwest, though intervening mountains can shadow parts of the county from the beam.
The hail record for Garfield County, CO
Garfield County doesn't see hail every month, but it's a recurring visitor, with 6 confirmed events 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 Garfield County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 6 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Garfield County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Garfield County?
Hail in Garfield County is concentrated in September, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Garfield County?
Radar confirmed 1.3-inch hail, about half dollar size, on July 27, 2026.
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.
Is Garfield County's hail big enough to damage a roof?
It can be. Asphalt shingles can begin showing functional damage in the ¾-to-1-inch range, and Garfield County's confirmed hail reaches 1.3″. At these sizes damage is often hard to see from the ground, so whether it's a claimable loss depends on shingle type, age, and an inspection.
Will it hail again in Garfield County this year?
Garfield 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 Garfield County in 2026?
Yes, 2 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently July 30, 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Garfield County, CO
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Garfield 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.
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.
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.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
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.
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.