Signs of wind damage
- Shingles in the yard or bare patches on the roof
- Lifted or creased shingles: a crease line across the shingle means it was folded back by the wind and lost its seal
- Exposed underlayment or nail heads where shingles used to be
- Damaged ridge caps, flashing or vents along the edges and peak, where wind hits hardest
- New leaks or ceiling stains after a windstorm
Damaging wind on the Front Range
Since 2023, the National Weather Service has logged severe thunderstorm wind gusts of 58 mph or stronger near Parker on 9 different days, near Elizabeth, Falcon and Fountain on 7 days each, and near Colorado Springs on 6, with gusts as high as 83 mph near Elizabeth. That doesn't count the strong downslope windstorms that come off the mountains in winter.
Source: NOAA / National Weather Service local storm reports within about 10 miles of each town, 2023–2026.
Insurance and wind damage
Wind damage is a common homeowner's insurance claim. Like hail, timing matters: the sooner damage is documented, the easier it is to tie to a specific storm. We photograph every slope, note the date of the storm, and walk you through the claim process if it makes sense to file.
Repair or replace?
A few missing shingles can often be repaired. But wind-damaged shingles that lost their seal tend to keep lifting, and older shingles can be hard to match. We'll show you what we found and give you an honest recommendation: a repair or a replacement. Roof leaking right now? See 24/7 emergency roof repair.