Centennial was hit by 1.75-inch hail on August 13, 2026, mapped near E-470 and S Peoria Street. That is roughly golf-ball size — well past the threshold where asphalt shingles take claimable damage. Free inspection, no pressure. 📞 Call 720-828-7997 · 💬 Text 720-453-5095
The August 13, 2026 Storm
The August 13 cell dropped 1.75-inch hail across Centennial, with mapping near E-470 and S Peoria Street. Golf-ball-size stones are replacement-level damage on standard architectural shingles, not a maybe.
We’re inspecting across Southglenn, Willow Creek, Foxridge, Piney Creek, Walnut Hills, and the neighborhoods along Arapahoe and Dry Creek.
Much of Centennial is 1970s–1990s housing on its second roof. Those shingles were already deep into their service life, and hail on an aged roof is frequently the event that ends it.
This is the second significant hail event on Centennial this year. The June 1, 2026 storm dropped 1.25-inch hail across the south metro. If you have damage from either date, both may still fall inside your claim window — we can document both in one inspection.
Why Waiting Costs You
- Hail damage rarely leaks right away. Bruised shingles fail months later, often after the claim window closes.
- Most Colorado policies allow one year from date of loss, some less. For this storm your clock started August 13, 2026 — and June 1 damage may still be open too.
- New roofs are not exempt. Golf-ball-size hail damages builder-grade shingles regardless of age.
What We Do
- Full roof walk with photos of every damaged slope, vent, and flashing detail
- An honest answer on whether a claim is worth filing
- Line-item estimate in insurance-standard pricing
- We meet your adjuster on site so nothing gets left off the scope of loss
- Permit pulled through the local building department, inspection met, closed permit in your file
Your Rights Under Colorado SB 38
- Contracts must be in writing with scope and total cost stated
- You may cancel within 72 hours if your claim is denied
- No contractor can legally pay, waive, or rebate your deductible
- Contractors must disclose a physical business address and carry proper licensing and insurance
Seven warning signs of a storm chaser →
Upgrade While Insurance Is Paying
Insurance funds replacement of what you had — you pay only the difference to step up to Class 4 impact-resistant shingles, which most Colorado carriers discount your premium for annually. After hail this size, that upgrade is worth a serious look.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does 1.75-inch hail damage a roof?
Yes. Hail around 1.75 inches — roughly golf-ball size — causes granule loss, mat bruising, and often outright fracturing on asphalt shingles. Most of it is invisible from the street but measurable on inspection and typically covered by insurance.
My roof looks fine from the ground.
Bruising crushes the shingle mat without breaking the surface. It’s genuinely invisible from the driveway and shows up as failure a year later — the most common way a valid claim gets lost.
Is it too late to file?
No — this storm just hit on August 13, 2026, so you’re at the very start of the window. Most Colorado policies allow a year from the date of loss. Get inspected and check your policy first.
Free Centennial Hail Inspection
📞 Call: 720-828-7997 | 💬 Text: 720-453-5095
Josh Brooks Construction and Renovation Inc. — Licensed and insured general contractor | In business since 2014 | Senior & Veteran discounts
Licensed. Local. Not a storm chaser.
Colorado hail & insurance: by the numbers (2026)
- Colorado ranks #2 in the U.S. for hail insurance claims, behind only Texas.
- The Front Range sits in “Hail Alley,” the highest frequency of large hail in North America — about 7–9 hail days a year.
- A Colorado state analysis (Feb 2026) found hail is 26–54% of the homeowners premium depending on county — roughly 50% along the Front Range.
- The average Colorado premium hit about $6,630 in 2026, up ~100.8% since 2020 — the largest increase of any state.
- Colorado typically sees 3–4 catastrophic hailstorms a year (each ≥ $25M in insured damage); severe season runs mid-April to mid-September.
Sources: Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association (RMIIA); Colorado Division of Insurance (Feb 2026); National Weather Service; NAIC / Insurify (2026).
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