New Raymer, CO Hail Storm – July 2026

New Raymer, CO, July 3, 2026 — A multi-zone storm produced 2.02-inch hail in the New Raymer area in the early evening. The event concluded the same night after a sequence of radar-detected NWS alerts.

What Happened

NWS issued four alerts tied to the same storm cell as it moved near New Raymer. Each alert identified radar-detected hail and defined a warning area. The sequence and radar observations are below:

• July 3 · 6:17 PM MDT — radar-detected hail estimated at 1.08 inches. Warning area issued.
• July 3 · 7:38 PM MDT — radar-detected hail estimated at 1.51 inches. Warning area issued.
• July 3 · 7:47 PM MDT — radar-detected hail estimated at 1.91 inches. Warning area issued.
• July 3 · 7:50 PM MDT — radar-detected hail estimated at 1.91 inches. Warning area issued.

Dual-polarization radar returned consistent hail signatures through the alert sequence. The NWS warning areas covered the general storm path through the New Raymer metro region. Field reports were not included in the public alert sequence for this aggregate storm page. The storm concluded late evening local time.

Damage Assessment

Radar detections ranged across roughly one- to two-inch hail sizes as the storm passed near New Raymer. Hail in that size range commonly causes denting to vehicle body panels and aluminum components. Expect localized broken vehicle glass where impact angles concentrated on exposed panels.

Residential roofing in the New Raymer area is at elevated risk for impact damage to asphalt shingles, including bruising and granule loss that can accelerate wear. Vinyl siding and skylights are vulnerable to cracking when struck by stones near two inches. Agricultural losses are likely for exposed summer crops and tender fruit in fields within the radar-indicated hail track.

Assessments on site should prioritize visible roof bruising, dent patterns on parked vehicles, broken glass, and crop canopy stripping. Use photos with scale and timestamps when documenting damage for repair estimates and insurance submissions.

What Contractors Should Know

Survey roofs first for visible granule loss, split shingles, and localized punctures. For metal roofing, inspect for dent patterns along windward faces of structures that match the storm direction indicated by the warning areas. Photograph suspected impact points with a tape measure or object for scale and record GPS coordinates when possible.

For vehicle and crop claims, document the concentration of damage relative to the radar-derived hail track and the NWS warning area. Triage repairs by safety risk — broken glass and punctured skylights first, then water-intrusion points, then cosmetic dents. Coordinate with insurance adjusters and provide roof and site documentation that references the storm date and the radar-derived hail track.