september-hailstorm-2014Colorado is no stranger to surprise weather conditions or late season storms, but after the year we’ve had, the are storms continuing. Yesterday afternoon southeast metro Denver area was struck by a hailstorm that at one point looked more like an early spring snowstorm. The hail did cause damage across Aurora, Centennial, Highlands Ranch and parts of the Denver Tech Center with 17 confirmed reports.

Reported Hail Size and Damage Potential

The largest reported hail size was 1.75″ or golf ball sized hail. According to the National Weather Service(NWS) it takes at least 1 inch hail to cause damage to cars and roofs, however this is exponentially a greater risk as the size of hail is larger. The storm tore through trees and their are already many reports of damage from the storm and the repeated punishment from the hail.

Check your Home for Damage

After yesterday’s storm be sure to check your home for any damage, not just to the roof but your siding, gutters and windows. If you suspect any damage to your home call for a estimate on the damage and get help in filing your insurance claim for any repairs before getting into our winter storm season. Nothing is worse than having a late season storm damage your home and the damage only gets worse in the cold winter months.

Indications of Damage and Insurance Claim Help

For new homeowners or someone who isn’t as trained as a home inspector will want to focus on a few indicators of hail damage. The very first is if you see and granular or broken up roofing tiles at the base of your gutter downspouts or around places of rain runoff. Next you will want to check for any water damage in your home, if you can look in your attic to see if any wetness or signs of daylight can be detected. Lastly inspect the surface of your windows, siding and roof for an dents, cracks or topical damage from the hail. If you find any indications of damage you can give us a call for a free, no commitment consultation. We will be happy to investigate your suspicions and give you advice on what your next steps should be to repair any damage.