Pritchett, CO Hail Storm – June 2026

Pritchett, CO saw a hail-producing storm on June 25, 2026, with peak radar-indicated hail measuring 3.67 inches. The event produced multiple strong radar cores and a sequence of NWS alerts from mid-afternoon into the early evening.

What Happened

The storm produced 14 NWS alerts between 2:30 PM MDT and 8:19 PM MDT on June 25. The first alert at 2:30 PM MDT noted a radar-detected 1.34-inch signature. A separate advisory at 2:57 PM MDT was issued as an NWS warning only for 1.5-inch hail while a concurrent radar return indicated about 1.61 inches. Through late afternoon the storm developed repeated dual-polarization radar cores around 2.5 inches and larger. Notable radar-detected returns occurred around 3:43 PM MDT and 4:27 PM MDT, each showing signatures in the 2.5-inch range and above. Smaller radar pulses near 1.0–1.3 inches recurred into the early evening, with intermittent stronger cores around 6:14 PM MDT and 7:30 PM MDT. The advisory series shows a multi-zone aggregate track through and near Pritchett, with radar-detected hail signatures present across several distinct cores rather than a single continuous front.

Damage Assessment

Radar-detected pulses during the event spanned roughly from about 1.0 inch up into the multiple-inch range. Hail in the 1.0–1.5 inch band typically dents soft metals and damages plants and thin plastics. Radar returns in the 2.0–2.75 inch range are consistent with vehicle panel damage, broken skylights, and loss or fracture of asphalt shingles on exposed roofs. Larger cores above 2.5 inches substantially increase the risk of full shingle loss, siding failure, and severe vehicle damage where exposure is high.

Given the sequence of high-reflectivity cores over Pritchett, properties with unprotected roofing, outdoor equipment, or parked vehicles in the storm path should be inspected for denting, punctures, and shingle loss. No spotter-verified ground reports are included in this aggregate page; inspectors should document observed damage to tie field findings to the radar-detected cores and NWS alert times.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize roof and vehicle fleet inspections in zones aligned with the radar-detected cores. Start with photographic documentation that includes a scale or known-size object and GPS coordinates. Check roof edges, vents, gutters, HVAC housings, skylights, solar arrays, and vehicle panels first. Note the time and location of each photo to match damage to specific alert times and cores.

For emergency repairs, deploy temporary coverings on roofs showing exposed decking and secure loose siding or trim to prevent water infiltration. Log all temporary repairs and costs separately from permanent work. Coordinate with property owners and insurers before commencing full replacement. Use the radar-derived track and timestamps to sequence work across multiple properties and to prioritize areas with repeated large-core returns.