Peyton, CO Hail Storm – July 2026

Peyton, Colorado experienced a severe hail event on July 31, 2026, producing a peak hail diameter of 2.34 inches in the late afternoon. The storm produced multiple radar-detected hail alerts as it moved northeast through the Peyton metro area.

What Happened

The storm initiated in mid-afternoon and produced three National Weather Service alerts tied to dual-polarization radar (NEXRAD hail detection). The alert sequence logged measured radar diameters at these times: 1:57 PM MDT – 1.25-inch hail; 3:55 PM MDT – 1.18-inch hail; 4:22 PM MDT – 1.21-inch hail. Radar signatures indicated repeated hail cores embedded in a northeast-trending convective corridor across Peyton. The event concluded in the early evening with no active warnings remaining.

Storm motion was generally northeast. Alerts tracked contiguous radar returns rather than spotter-only reports. Local storm survey information has not been appended to the alert record on this page. The NWS warning polygon covered the broader path of the system and captured the populated areas of the Peyton metro.

Damage Assessment

Radar-detected hail exceeded one inch in diameter during multiple pulses. Stones of that size are capable of producing visible vehicle dents and localized shingle damage in exposed neighborhoods near the storm path. The late-afternoon pulse produced larger stones in isolated cores that correlate with the highest radar reflectivity within the NWS warning area.

Expect concentrated damage on horizontal surfaces and exposed assets along the northeastern track through Peyton. Vehicle panels, air-conditioning condenser units, and asphalt roofing are the most likely points of impact given the recorded diameters. Ground-level photographic verification has been limited in the public record; damage reports from residents and commercial properties should be used to map concentrated impacts for recovery planning.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize inspections on visible roofing and vehicle exposures in the northeastern portions of Peyton that fall within the NWS warning area. Use initial walk-around assessments to document denting, broken shingles, cracked skylights, and rooftop membrane penetrations. Photograph each finding with a timestamp and GPS or address-level location. Begin temporary mitigation where water intrusion is evident, using watertight covers and industry-standard tarping techniques to prevent secondary damage.

Coordinate field crews to reduce overlap and to maintain safety around downed power lines and unstable structures. Triage jobs by risk of immediate water entry and by construction type. Estimate replacement needs based on measured hail sizes and observed failures. Retain representative hail fragments and include radar alert times in job files to support claims and forensic timelines.

For the precise hail track and the paid damage zone mapping, consult the Strike Map product to view the radar-derived damage zone and exact hail swath locations.