Upton, WY Hail Storm – July 2025

Upton, WY saw a concluded hail storm on July 24, 2025, with a peak confirmed hail size of 1.75 inches. The storm produced two NWS alert areas through the afternoon and early evening.

What Happened

The first alert came at 5:00 PM MDT and carried a 1.5-inch hail signal tied to dual-polarization radar confidence. The second alert followed at 6:17 PM MDT with a 1.75-inch hail signal and the same radar confidence profile.

The alert sequence shows a strengthening hail core during the storm’s late-day track across the Upton area. Both alerts were tied to radar-derived hail detection, and the event has since concluded.

Damage Assessment

Hail in the 1.5-inch to 1.75-inch range can mark vehicles, bruise siding, and damage soft metals on homes and outbuildings. Roof impacts are more likely on older shingles, aging vents, and exposed trim.

In a town like Upton, field crews should check north- and west-facing roof slopes first if the storm moved through on a typical southeast track. Look for concentrated impact patterns on gutter lines, skylights, ridge caps, downspouts, and window wraps. Metal shop roofs, patio covers, and agricultural structures often show the first visible dents in this hail range.

The spread between the two alerts points to a storm that held damaging hail for more than one warning cycle. That makes matching exterior clues to the event time important during canvass work. Fresh impacts, broken screens, and scattered granule loss should line up with the 5:00 PM MDT to 6:17 PM MDT window.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize drive-by inspections in the warning area first. Start with neighborhoods, subdivisions, and commercial strips closest to the radar-detected hail path. Document dent spacing, roof slope exposure, and secondary hits on vents, flashing, and exterior AC fins. Keep a clean photo log. Use close, level shots and wider context shots for each property.

Roofing teams should expect mixed loss patterns. One property may show light cosmetic bruising while the next has heavier field damage on soft metal and accessory structures. Siding, screens, fence panels, and garage doors can show more obvious impact than the roof itself. Separate true storm damage from older wear before you assign a claim or schedule a tarp visit.

For sales and ops planning, treat the afternoon and early evening as the main canvass window for Upton. Lead with the two alert times, the 1.5-inch to 1.75-inch hail range, and the concluded status. Keep field notes specific to addresses, exposures, and visible impact locations. That keeps follow-up efficient and reduces repeat visits.

Use the Strike Map for precise hail track data across the Upton hail swath.