Cheyenne, WY Hail Storm – June 2026

The Cheyenne, WY metro experienced a concluded hail event on June 2, 2026, producing stones up to 3.43 inches and a multi-zone, radar-detected hail path across the city.

What Happened

Activity began in the early afternoon with an NWS warning-only alert at 1:51 PM MDT for roughly 1-inch hail. The event generated 25 NWS alerts across the Cheyenne metro. Twenty of those alerts were dual-polarization radar detections from NEXRAD hail processing. Five were issued as NWS warning-only alerts.

Radar-detected hail intensity increased through the late afternoon and early evening. Notable radar detections included 2.27 inches at 4:13 PM MDT, 2.24 inches at 6:25 PM MDT, and a 3.01-inch radar detection at 7:13 PM MDT. The sequence of alerts continued into the night, with the final NWS alert issued at 9:24 PM MDT. The storm concluded the same night. The NWS warning area covered multiple zones within the Cheyenne metro; radar detections indicate the most significant hail returned along a concentrated path through central and southeast portions of the metro.

Damage Assessment

Recorded hail sizes across the metro ranged from roughly 1 inch to stones exceeding 3 inches. Hail near the 1-inch mark typically produces cosmetic vehicle dents, chipped paint, and bruising to soft plastics. Hail in the 1.5- to 2.5-inch range increases the likelihood of cracked or missing asphalt shingles, dented metal roofing and siding, and damage to exterior AC units and vents.

Stones over 3 inches carry a high probability of penetrating single-layer roofing systems, breaking skylights or greenhouse glass, and causing severe vehicle roof and windshield damage. Expect concentrated damage claims in areas inside the NWS warning area and directly along the radar-detected path through the Cheyenne metro. Fleet vehicles, outdoor equipment, mobile homes, and exposed agricultural coverings are likely to show visible impact marks.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize inspections for properties located inside the NWS warning area and along the radar-detected hail path. Start with photographic documentation of roofs, gutters, siding, HVAC units, and vehicles. Include a clear scale in photos and note the local time and address for each image. On roofs look for granule loss, shingle bruising, split or missing shingles, and dented metal flashings. Record roof age and prior condition as part of every report.

Prepare repair estimates with staged recommendations: immediate temporary fixes to prevent water intrusion, followed by permanent repairs or replacements where hail penetration is evident. Provide clients dated photos and a concise timeline tied to the radar-detected event and NWS warning area. Coordinate with insurance adjusters and schedule moisture scans for older roof systems or when interior leaks are reported.

Purchase the Strike Map for the precise hail track and the damage zone across the Cheyenne metro.