Kingman, AZ Hail Storm – July 2026

Kingman, AZ experienced hail on July 23, 2026, with a peak hail size of 0.93 inch recorded in the early evening. The storm concluded the same night after producing localized radar-detected hail within the NWS warning area.

What Happened

The main hail-producing pulse moved through Kingman in the early evening. The National Weather Service issued one severe thunderstorm warning at 7:16 PM MST that cited 0.75-inch hail within the warning area. Radar-derived hail detections were present across the NWS warning polygon during that time. Storm activity subsided within a few hours and the event is listed as concluded for the Kingman metro.

Observations in available public reports show a single NWS alert associated with this event. No spotter-verified tornadoes or wind damage were reported alongside the hail signatures. The highest radar-indicated returns corresponded with the warning issuance window around 7:16 PM MST.

Damage Assessment

Available public reports and NWS messaging did not include spotter-verified damage for Kingman tied to this event. Hail sizes reported by the warning and radar detections ranged from roughly three-quarters of an inch up to the peak size noted above. Hail in that range most commonly produces cosmetic vehicle dents, broken or cracked skylights in exposed installations, and localized asphalt shingle granule loss on older roofing.

Where property exposure aligns with the radar-detected hail track within the NWS warning area, expect concentrated minor impacts rather than widespread structural failures. Document any dents, hail marks, or granule loss with time-stamped photos and the nearest intersection or GPS coordinates to support claims and repairs.

What Contractors Should Know

Inspect roofs first for localized shingle granule loss, bruising to composite materials, and any initiated leaks at flashings, vents, and skylights. For vehicles, focus on panel dents and cracked glass. Take high-resolution photos from multiple angles, note the local time of observation, and collect occupant statements that reference the 7:16 PM MST warning window when available.

Short-term actions: perform safe-access visual inspections only. Do not remove intact shingles unless active leakage is present. If temporary coverings are required, secure tarps with methods that do not further damage the roof surface. Provide clients a concise scope-of-work estimate with photo documentation and coordinate follow-up for full assessments once insurance inspections are scheduled.

For precise radar-derived hail locations and the detailed hail track within the warning area, view the Strike Map for this Kingman event.