Kanab, UT Hail Storm – July 2026

Kanab, UT experienced a short hail-producing storm on July 21, 2026. Peak measured hail reached 0.24 inch and the NWS issued a warning for up to 0.75-inch hail.

What Happened

The storm moved through the Kanab metro area in the early morning hours on July 21. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning at 1:29 AM MDT for hail up to 0.75 inch with NWS warning only confidence. Dual-polarization radar detected hail signatures across the immediate Kanab area and returned a maximum measured hail size of 0.24 inch within the warning area. The event concluded within a few hours and produced a narrow hail swath focused on the city and adjacent suburbs.

Damage Assessment

Hail measured at 0.24 inch is pea-sized and typically causes minimal to no structural damage to asphalt shingles, standard metal roof panels, or vehicle body panels. Expect limited impact on soft exterior materials: bruising to leaves, minor scarring on exposed landscaping, or superficial marks on softer plastics. Given the small maximum size and the NWS warning only classification, no spotter-verified structural damage was recorded in available reports for Kanab during this event.

Inspect gutters, skylights, roof-mounted equipment covers, and vinyl siding for shallow surface abrasions or displacement of fasteners. Check vehicle surfaces for small cosmetic chips or abrasions in paint finish, concentrating on vehicles parked outdoors in the warning area during the early morning hours.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize daylight walkthroughs in neighborhoods within the NWS warning area. Focus initial inspections on softened materials and small-surface assets that show disproportionate wear from minor impacts: gutters, screens, solar-panel microfastenings, and exterior trim. Document any minor abrasions with date-stamped, geotagged photos so that small defects are captured before routine weathering obscures them.

Schedule targeted triage rather than full-roof replacements. For roof systems with existing granular loss or prior damage, note the location and extent of any new surface abrasion and compare against pre-loss records. Provide homeowners concise repair options: patch and reseal for limited surface abrasion, partial replacement for compromised fasteners or membrane exposure. Coordinate with adjusters using the NWS warning area and radar-detected hail track as location references.

See the Strike Map for the precise hail track and damage zone.