Hail in Teller County, CO
Teller County is one of the more hail-prone places in the country. NOAA radar has confirmed 18 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Teller County since 2025, the largest 1.5″ (half dollar) on July 11, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was July 11, 2026.
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About Teller County, CO
Teller County sits high in the mountains of central Colorado, west of Pikes Peak in cool, elevated terrain of forest and meadow. Damaging hail is uncommon here; the thin, cool mountain air and short growing season limit the moisture these storms need, so most summer thunderstorms stay small even if they pop up often. The Pueblo radar (KPUX) is the nearest, about 61 miles to the southeast, and intervening high ground means its beam reaches the county well above the surface.
The hail record for Teller County, CO
With 18 confirmed events on record since 2025, Teller County ranks among the country's more active spots for hail.
There's no single dangerous week in Teller County. Hail spreads across spring and early summer, peaking in May.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Teller County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 18 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Teller County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Teller County?
Teller County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in May.
What's the largest hail recorded in Teller County?
Radar confirmed 1.5-inch hail, about half dollar size, on July 11, 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.
How do I know if my roof was damaged by hail?
Common signs are granules collecting in gutters and downspouts, bruised or cracked shingles, and dents on soft metals like vents, flashing, and gutter tops. A lot of hail damage isn't visible from the ground, so a professional inspection is the reliable check.
Is Teller 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 Teller County's confirmed hail reaches 1.5″. 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.
Hail just hit, what should I do?
Safely photograph any hail and note the time, then confirm what radar recorded at your address before calling your insurer. Most policies require prompt notice after a hail event, and deadlines vary by policy and state, so don't wait to document it.
Recent confirmed hail near Teller County, CO
What this means for your home
If you were just hit
With recent hail in Teller County, you're still in the window to document and report it. Photograph any damage, note the storm date, confirm what radar detected at your address, and review your policy's reporting requirements. Deadlines vary.
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Teller 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.
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.
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.