Lysite, WY Hail Storm – July 2026

A hail-producing storm tracked through Lysite, Wyoming on July 6, 2026, producing 1.81-inch stones and a mix of radar-detected returns and a spotter-verified hail report. The event began in the late afternoon and concluded before nightfall.

What Happened

Alerts began in the late afternoon as the cell moved across northern Sweetwater County toward the Lysite area. At 4:54 PM MDT a dual-polarization radar hail detection estimated 1.13-inch stones along the leading echo. The NWS issued a warning at 5:17 PM MDT citing 0.88-inch hail and renewed that warning at 5:19 PM MDT noting 1.00-inch hail in proximity to the town. A second radar-based hail detection occurred at 8:04 PM MDT and indicated 1.25-inch returns on NEXRAD dual-polarization products.

A spotter submitted a local storm report at 5:16 PM MDT near Lysite describing hail from pea size up to quarter size. That observation aligns with the mid-afternoon NWS warning window and the earlier radar detection. Radar returns later in the evening intensified in reflectivity and hail signature before the line weakened and moved away from populated areas.

Damage Assessment

Field reporting for this event was limited. The single spotter-verified local storm report at 5:16 PM MDT recorded pea- to quarter-size hail near Lysite. No additional spotter reports documenting roof or structural damage were filed with local storm reports for this storm track.

Radar detections show a concentrated swath of elevated returns through the Lysite vicinity during the late afternoon and again in the early evening. Those radar-identified cells crossed predominantly rural parcels and county roads. Observed surface impacts from spotter and radar alignment suggest localized yard and vehicle exposure where hail accumulated briefly. No municipal damage surveys tied to this event were released in the immediate aftermath.

Assessments should treat the area of strongest returns as the probable impact corridor. On-site inspections should prioritize vehicles, solar arrays, window glazing, and soft siding where owners report dents, cracked panels, or bruised vegetation. Document condition with date-stamped photos and note the 5:16 PM MDT spotter observation when filing claims or reports.

What Contractors Should Know

Scope inspections to the Lysite town limits and nearby county roads crossed by the radar-indicated swath. Start with visible aluminum and painted surfaces on vehicles and equipment. Check edges, seams, and fasteners on metal roofing for small dimples consistent with pea- to quarter-size impacts. Photographic evidence at close range with a scale reference will speed triage and repair estimates.

For roofing crews, emphasize inspection of ridge caps, flashing, gutters, and skylights. Replace or reseal compromised flashings and clipped shingles showing granular loss. Soft materials such as vinyl siding and rubber seals often show impact scuffs before full failure; log those for potential follow-up. Prioritize safety around slick surfaces and loose debris when working on low-slope commercial roofs after a hail event.