Severe Thunderstorm Warning: El Paso, CO, CO — Storm Damage Roof Inspection Guide

📅 2026-08-17 📍 El Paso, CO, CO ⚡ StormLead

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for El Paso, CO, Colorado by the National Weather Service. Homeowners in the affected area should assess their roofs for hail damage, wind damage, or other storm-related issues as soon as it is safe to do so.

Storm Details

Event: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity: Severe
Effective: Monday, August 17, 2026
Expires: Aug 17, 2026, 3:15 AM
Area: El Paso, CO, Colorado

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 16 at 8:22PM MDT until August 16 at 9:15PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Official NWS Statement

SVRPUB

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Fremont County in central Colorado...
South central Teller County in central Colorado...
Southwestern El Paso County in east central Colorado...
Northern Pueblo County in southeastern Colorado...

* Until 915 PM MDT.

* At 822 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Penrose, or
25 miles southwest of Colorado Springs, moving northeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

Safety Instructions

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Roof Damage After a Storm — What to Look For

Dents or bruising on shingles, gutters, and flashing
Missing, cracked, or lifted shingles
Granule loss (dark streaks in downspouts or gutters)
Dented or damaged skylights, vents, and AC units
Interior water stains on ceilings or walls

Even minor hail damage can compromise your roof's waterproofing. A licensed roofer can identify hidden damage before it leads to leaks or mold.

Will Your Insurance Cover Storm Roof Damage?

Most standard homeowners insurance policies cover roof damage from hail and wind storms. You typically have 1–2 years to file a claim after the storm date (check your policy). A licensed roofing contractor can provide a free inspection and help document the damage for your claim.

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