Spring Hail Season Colorado 2026 — Get Your Roof Inspected Before the Storm
Colorado’s hail season runs roughly from April through September, with peak activity in May, June, and July. For Longmont and Boulder County homeowners, that means months of potential roof, siding, and gutter damage — and a narrow window to file insurance claims before the deadline. Here’s what you need to know heading into spring 2026.
Why Colorado Has Some of the Worst Hail in America
The Front Range of Colorado sits in what meteorologists call “Hail Alley” — a corridor running from South Dakota through Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, and into Texas that experiences more frequent and more severe hailstorms than anywhere else in North America. The combination of cold air from the Rockies meeting warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico creates ideal conditions for large, damaging hail.
Longmont’s elevation (nearly 5,000 feet) means hailstones fall faster and hit harder than at lower elevations. A 1″ hailstone that causes modest damage at sea level can be devastating on the Front Range.
Pre-Season Roof Inspection — Why It Matters
Getting a professional roof inspection before hail season serves two critical purposes:
- Establishes a baseline: If hail hits, your inspector can document exactly what’s new damage vs. pre-existing conditions — which strengthens your insurance claim significantly.
- Identifies existing issues: Compromised flashing, failing shingles, or improperly installed components can turn a minor hail event into a catastrophic leak. Fixing these before storm season saves money.
What Josh Brooks Inspects
Our pre-season and post-storm inspections cover every component of your home’s exterior envelope:
- Roof shingles — granule loss, bruising, cracking, and age assessment
- Flashing at chimneys, vents, valleys, and skylights
- Gutters and downspouts
- Siding — all materials including vinyl, aluminum, fiber cement, and wood
- Windows — frames, screens, and glazing
- HVAC equipment and other roof-mounted accessories
Insurance Claim Filing Deadline
Colorado gives homeowners one year from the date of loss to file a property damage claim. If you’re unsure whether last year’s storm caused damage, call us now — we’ll inspect and tell you whether it’s worth filing before your window closes.
Free Pre-Season Roof Inspection in Longmont and Northern Colorado
Josh Brooks Construction and Renovation Inc. — veteran-owned, Boulder County Licensed CON-25-0089.
Call 720-828-7997 | 2167 Frontier St, Longmont, CO 80501 | joshbrooksconstructionllc.com