Hail Hits Evergreen, Colorado — March 2026: Check Your Roof Before Spring

Hailstorms moved through Evergreen and the surrounding Colorado mountain communities on the evening of March 3, 2026. While not as severe as the Category 4 event that struck Amarillo, Texas the same week, the storm dropped hail across the foothills west of Denver, putting roofs at risk throughout the mountain corridor.

Why Even "Small" Hail Matters in the Mountains

Colorado mountain homes face unique challenges when hail hits. Higher elevations mean thinner atmosphere and less drag on falling ice, so hailstones can impact at higher velocities than at lower elevations. Combined with steeper roof pitches common in mountain construction, even 1-inch hail can cause real damage.

Mountain roofs also deal with:

Extreme UV exposure at altitude, which weakens shingles faster

Dramatic temperature swings that expand and contract roofing materials daily

Heavy snow loads in winter that stress already-damaged areas

Higher wind exposure on ridgelines and open slopes

A roof that took hail damage last night may seem fine today. But when summer thunderstorms arrive (Colorado's peak hail season runs May through August), those weakened areas become entry points for water.

Areas Affected

The storm moved through several communities along the I-70 mountain corridor and surrounding foothills:

Evergreen — hail confirmed across residential areas

Conifer — reports of hail accumulation

Morrison — western edge of the storm

Indian Hills — mountain community impact

Genesee — hail reported along I-70

Idaho Springs — western edge of storm system

What Evergreen Homeowners Should Do Now

1. Check Your Hail Score

Enter your Evergreen address at myhailscore.com to see your property's complete storm history. Our database includes over 4.5 million NOAA radar hail detections, and your free report shows every hail event recorded near your address over the past 10 years.

2. Do a Ground-Level Inspection

You do not need to climb on your roof. Look for these signs from the ground:

Dented gutters or downspouts — the easiest sign to spot

Damaged siding or window screens — indicates hail was large enough to cause roof damage too

Granule accumulation at the base of downspouts (dark, sand-like material)

Dented AC unit or outdoor equipment

Vehicle damage — if your car got dinged, your roof did too

3. Document Everything

Take photos of any damage you find, including the date. This is critical for insurance claims. Colorado law requires insurers to cover hail damage to roofs, and most policies cover full replacement if the damage is confirmed by an inspector.

4. Get a Free Roof Inspection

Do not wait until a leak appears. By then, the damage has spread to the deck and interior. A qualified roofing contractor can inspect your roof for free and provide documentation for your insurance company.

Colorado's Hail History

Colorado is one of the most hail-prone states in the country. The Front Range and foothills see severe hail nearly every year between May and September, but spring storms like this one can catch homeowners off guard.

Evergreen's location in the foothills means it sits right in the path of storms that build over the mountains and push east toward the metro area. Properties in this corridor often accumulate hail damage from multiple events over the years, even if no single storm seems catastrophic.

Check Your Property's Risk

Your roof may have damage you cannot see. Enter your address at myhailscore.com to get your free storm damage risk score. The report includes:

Your HailScore (0-100 risk rating)

Interactive map of every hail event near your property

Hail size, frequency, and recency data

Roof stress analysis based on your roof age and material

If your score is 50 or above, we strongly recommend a professional inspection.

Check your Evergreen property now →