Eads, CO Hail Storm – July 2026

Eads, CO · July 9, 2026 — A late-afternoon into early-evening thunderstorm produced peak hail near one inch and triggered multiple NWS severe thunderstorm warnings across the Eads metro. The event concluded the same evening.

What Happened

The storm produced a sequence of seven NWS severe thunderstorm warnings across the Eads, CO notification zone between 5:28 PM MDT and 8:57 PM MDT on July 9, 2026. Reported hail sizes in the warning messages ranged from 0.75 inch to 1.00 inch. All seven alerts carried NWS warning only confidence.

Alert timeline (local times):

• 5:28 PM MDT — 0.75-inch hail reported in the warning area.
• 5:58 PM MDT — 0.88-inch hail reported in the warning area.
• 6:38 PM MDT — 0.75-inch hail reported in the warning area.
• 7:43 PM MDT — 0.75-inch hail reported in the warning area.
• 7:47 PM MDT — 0.75-inch hail reported in the warning area.
• 8:13 PM MDT — 1.00-inch hail reported in the warning area.
• 8:57 PM MDT — 0.75-inch hail reported in the warning area.

Radar returns showed persistent hail signatures while the warnings were active. The NWS warnings defined the broad warning areas; radar detection provided the primary indication of hail within those areas. The storm is no longer active in the Eads metro.

Damage Assessment

Hail reports centered on the Eads warning area were predominantly near three-quarter inch. One warning contained a radar-derived 1.00-inch hail estimate. Hail in this size range commonly produces cosmetic damage to paint and vegetation across affected parcels. Shingle granule loss is possible on asphalt roofs, particularly where multiple hail impacts overlap.

Window breakage is unlikely at the sizes measured, but localized dents can appear on vehicles, air-conditioning units, and soft metal surfaces. Unfinished wood, vinyl siding, and lawn plants are vulnerable to scarring. No spotter-verified ground-truth damage reports accompanied the NWS warning messages for this event.

What Contractors Should Know

Inspect roofs for concentrated granule loss along windward slopes and high-exposure sections such as hips and ridges. Photograph damage with scale references and geotags when possible. Prioritize safety: use fall protection on steep slopes and avoid inspections during wet or slippery conditions. Measure and document dents on metal panels, HVAC condensers, and vehicles with dated photos to support insurance claims.

Estimate scope by combining roof deck exposure, shingle condition, and the density of impacts. Small, isolated granule loss can often be repaired; widespread granule loss or dented metal may require replacement. Provide clients clear, dated documentation that ties observed damage to the July 9 warning period and the Eads warning area.