hail storms

Southern Colorado communities like Lorson Ranch and Security-Widefield are dealing with hail storm damage, including lemon-sized hail, and local businesses warn of potential contractor scams targeting homeowners. The storms also brought heavy rain and high winds.

A third-generation Weld County farmer, Dave Petrocco, highlights the threats posed by hail storms to Colorado crops, livelihoods, and farming traditions. Jack Buffington of the University of Denver notes that Colorado agriculture faces pressures from extreme weather, fertilizer costs, and equipment expenses, though grocery prices may remain unaffected.