Lander, WY Hail Storm – June 2026

Lander, WY experienced a multi-zone hail event on June 24, 2026, producing run-in hail up to 2.19 inches in diameter. The storm concluded the same night after a series of radar-detected NWS alerts.

What Happened

Storm activity began in the early evening and intensified into the late evening hours. The National Weather Service issued three separate warning-area alerts tied to this storm. At 9:33 PM MDT the first alert reported 1.00-inch hail detected by dual-polarization radar. A second radar-detected alert followed at 9:57 PM MDT for 1.00-inch hail. A third alert at 10:08 PM MDT noted 1.25-inch hail from dual-polarization radar. Radar signatures showed repeated hail cores moving through multiple local sectors of the metro area. Field observations and aggregated storm data indicate peak hail exceeded 2 inches during the event. The storm is no longer active.

Damage Assessment

Hail exceeded 2 inches in the storm's most intense cells. Hail of that size commonly damages asphalt shingles, dent metal roofing, and shatter single-pane glazing. In Lander, expect denting to vehicle panels, broken window screens, and bruising to soft-surface siding where exposure was direct. The series of 1.0–1.25-inch radar alerts preceding the peak indicates widespread smaller impacts across multiple neighborhoods, with larger impacts concentrated where the most intense cores passed.

Assessments should prioritize roofs, vehicles, and exposed glazing. Document visible point impacts and cluster patterns on shingles and siding. Photographs with a scale reference are essential for insurer submissions and repair planning.

What Contractors Should Know

Begin with a rapid exterior triage. Inspect for shingle granular loss, fractured tabs, and concentrated impact clusters along prevailing storm tracks. Check vehicles for panel dents and windshield chips before moving them. Note where hail concentration aligns with tree and fence damage to map exposure corridors. Use photos and timestamps. Limit ladder work to secured conditions; loose granules and wet decking increase slip risk.

For repairs, segregate jobs by severity. Temporary tarps are appropriate for actively leaking roofs. Nonpenetrating remedies can protect interiors until full replacement is scheduled. Communicate documented impact patterns to owners and adjust material orders for localized vs full-roof replacement. Prepare estimates that isolate hail-specific damage from preexisting wear.

See the Strike Map for precise hail track data.