Yuma, CO Hail Storm – May 2026

Yuma, CO experienced a multi-zone hail event on May 14, 2026 during the late afternoon, with peak verified hail near 0.75 inch concentrated in a compact hail track.

What Happened

A convective cluster moved across the Yuma metro in the late afternoon on May 14, 2026. The National Weather Service issued two separate severe thunderstorm warnings for 1-inch hail at 2:38 PM MDT and 3:21 PM MDT, each covering a warning area along the observed storm motion. Those warnings were issued as NWS warning only. Radar-derived hail detection and local mapping showed a narrower hail track and measured stones smaller than the warned size across the aggregate zones. The event has concluded and no additional warnings remain active.

Damage Assessment

Hail around three-quarter inch in diameter typically produces localized cosmetic damage along the storm track in Yuma. Expect isolated dents on vehicle panels, paint chips on exposed surfaces, and bruising or granular loss on older asphalt shingles where exposure was highest. Vinyl and aluminum siding can show surface pitting; glass breakage is unlikely at this size unless stones were wind-driven into vulnerable openings. Landscape and soft-material damage is the most common effect along the mapped hail track.

Field reports and insurance claims following this event should align with those damage expectations given the measured stone size and the compact nature of the track.

What Contractors Should Know

Roofing contractors should prioritize visual inspections of roofs located inside the mapped hail track. Look for granular loss, split or bruised shingles, and dents on metal flashings. Photograph damages with a measurable scale, note exact addresses and times, and record the orientation of roof slopes. Temporary covers should be limited to active leaks; document any temporary repairs and provide estimates that distinguish cosmetic granular loss from structural damage.

General contractors and restoration teams should stage resources along the central track where reports and radar mapping overlap. Review siding, gutters, and mechanical exposures for impact marks. Provide clients with concise documentation for claims: timestamped photos, measurements of representative hail, and clear descriptions of observed effects. Coordinate with vehicle repair shops when multiple autos show panel dents in the same neighborhood.

Paid users can view the Strike Map for a precise hail track and the associated damage zone in Yuma, CO.