Midwest, WY Hail Storm – July 2025

Midwest, WY saw a concluded hail event on July 18, 2025. The storm produced verified hail up to 2 inches across multiple warning areas in the afternoon and late afternoon.

What Happened

The hail sequence began around 3:42 PM MDT, when dual-polarization radar confidence supported a 1-inch hail alert in the warning area. A second 1-inch alert followed at 3:47 PM MDT. By 3:55 PM MDT, radar confidence increased to a 2-inch hail alert.

Two more 1-inch alerts were issued later in the event, at 4:11 PM MDT and 4:46 PM MDT. The alert pattern shows a concentrated hail core early in the storm, followed by additional smaller hail signals as the system moved through the area.

The storm was concluded by the end of the alert cycle. No ongoing severe hail threat remained after the final alert at 4:46 PM MDT.

Damage Assessment

Hail up to 2 inches is large enough to break many skylights, dent roof vents, and damage softer metal surfaces. Vehicles left outside can show clear body damage and shattered glass. Lightweight outdoor equipment, AC units, and exposed trim are common inspection points after a storm of this size.

The 1-inch alerts earlier in the event point to a broader hail footprint around the peak core. In multi-zone storms, that often leaves mixed property impacts across a short distance. One block may see roof bruising and siding dings while another reports only minor surface marks.

For contractors, this is a roof and exterior inspection event first. Start with impact-prone slopes, soft metal components, gutters, downspouts, vents, flashing, and window screens. Check for collateral issues around chimneys and roof transitions where hail often leaves less visible but still measurable wear.

On residential calls, document each elevation separately. A 2-inch hail core can produce concentrated damage on one side of a structure while nearby homes in the same warning area record smaller impacts. Photo documentation should include close-range surface marks, broken attachments, and any punctures or bruising on composition materials.

What Contractors Should Know

This event belongs in the range where exterior loss can move quickly from cosmetic to functional. Roof claims should be screened for ridge cap impact, granule loss, cracked vents, and soft metals that show deformation after hail reaches 2 inches. Crews should also check for repeat impacts on the same side of a property, since the storm produced multiple alerts across a short time window.

Commercial sites should get the same review. HVAC fins, roof penetrations, parapet metals, awnings, and storefront glass can all take visible hits even when the main roof membrane appears intact. If the property sits near the core path, separate the review into roof, facade, and ground-level assets so field notes stay clean.