Rozet, WY Hail Storm – June 2026

Rozet, WY experienced a hail-producing thunderstorm on June 26, 2026, concluding in the late evening with peak hail measured at 2.54 inches. The event produced a sequence of radar-detected and NWS-warning alerts across a multi-zone track.

What Happened

The storm progressed from late afternoon into late evening, generating 13 NWS alerts between 4:52 PM MDT and 10:29 PM MDT on June 26. Alerts and detections were as follows:

• 4:52 PM MDT – 1.39-inch hail – dual-polarization radar detected
• 5:40 PM MDT – 1.74-inch hail – dual-polarization radar detected
• 6:23 PM MDT – 1.45-inch hail – dual-polarization radar detected
• 6:43 PM MDT – 1.35-inch hail – dual-polarization radar detected
• 6:47 PM MDT – 1.58-inch hail – dual-polarization radar detected
• 7:18 PM MDT – 1.11-inch hail – dual-polarization radar detected
• 7:24 PM MDT – 2.00-inch hail – dual-polarization radar detected
• 7:43 PM MDT – 1.76-inch hail – dual-polarization radar detected
• 8:01 PM MDT – 1.56-inch hail – dual-polarization radar detected
• 8:52 PM MDT – 1.79-inch hail – dual-polarization radar detected
• 9:18 PM MDT – 1.00-inch hail – dual-polarization radar detected
• 9:43 PM MDT – 1.00-inch hail – NWS warning only
• 10:29 PM MDT – 1.25-inch hail – NWS warning only

Most alerts cited dual-polarization radar detection. Two later alerts were issued as NWS warning only. The event concluded after the 10:29 PM MDT alert.

Damage Assessment

Hail reached a maximum diameter of 2.54 inches within the Rozet area. Hail at that size is capable of puncturing thin metal, cracking fiberglass, and causing direct damage to asphalt shingles and skylights where impacts were concentrated. Vehicles exposed in driveways or lots in the immediate Rozet track are at elevated risk for denting and broken glass. Areas that received repeated hail cores during the 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM MDT window, based on the alert sequence, saw the greatest cumulative impact.

Smaller but still damaging hail in the 1.0–2.0 inch range was detected through much of the storm path. Expect localized evidence of roof granule loss, siding dents, and concentrated damage on windward-facing surfaces in the hazard corridor through Rozet. Photographic documentation of impacted roofs, siding, and vehicles will be necessary to differentiate pre-existing wear from storm-specific damage.

What Contractors Should Know

Inspect roofs for shingle fracture, missing granules, and indentations consistent with 1.5-inch-plus impacts. Prioritize properties in the reported radar cores at 7:24 PM MDT and between 7:43 PM and 8:52 PM MDT. Use a consistent scale in photos and record GPS coordinates. Check vehicle lots and farm equipment for hail dents and glass damage. Note timestamps on photos and coordinate those with the alert sequence when creating estimates.