Pritchett, CO Hail Storm – June 2026

Pritchett, Colorado recorded hail up to 1.41 inches on June 26, 2026, from a single concluded thunderstorm that crossed the local warning area.

What Happened

A single NWS warning area covered the storm as it moved through Pritchett on June 26. The National Weather Service issued the alert at 3:16 AM MDT (09:16 UTC) after dual-polarization NEXRAD indicated hail near 1.32 inches within the warning area. The event is recorded as concluded and produced a compact radar-detected hail swath across the immediate Pritchett vicinity.

Radar returned a focused signal corresponding to measurable hail along the storm's path. The warning area and radar detections define the general corridor affected. This report represents a single-zone storm record for Pritchett, CO on the date above.

Damage Assessment

Hail at this diameter commonly causes dents to unprotected vehicles and creases or loss of granules on older asphalt roofing. Aluminum siding and metal trim are likely to show visible dents where impact locations are exposed. Skylights, solar panels with older glazing, and polycarbonate structures are more vulnerable to cracking at these sizes.

Damage in Pritchett will be concentrated where the radar-detected swath crossed populated or developed parcels within the warning area. Inspectors should expect localized clusters of damage rather than uniform loss across the entire warning area. Prioritize photographic documentation at exact impact points for insurance and remediation records.

What Contractors Should Know

Schedule initial exterior assessments within 24 to 72 hours of this report. Start with vehicles, rooftop systems, gutters, and exposed HVAC units. Use high-resolution photos with scale references and note exact addresses within the warning area. Record roof type, age, and visible shingle loss or bruising. Tag solar arrays and skylights for priority testing if glazing damage is suspected.

Prepare scope documents that separate storm-related impact from pre-existing wear. Provide clients with immediate temporary protections where glass or openings are compromised. Retain all on-site measurements and photo metadata for claims. Anticipate clustered claims along the radar-detected swath rather than evenly distributed losses across the entire warning area.

Purchase the Strike Map for this event to obtain the precise hail track and mapped damage zone.