Eckert, CO Hail Storm – September 2026

Eckert, CO experienced multilobbed thunderstorms on September 19, 2026 that produced intermittent hail, peaking at 1.81 inches. The event ran from late afternoon into the early evening and has concluded.

What Happened

Storm cells moved through the Eckert metro area in a sequence of four NWS alerts between mid-afternoon and early evening. The alert timeline and source information are:

• 3:07 PM MDT — 1.00-inch hail detected by dual-polarization NEXRAD hail detection.
• 5:56 PM MDT — 1.22-inch hail detected by dual-polarization NEXRAD hail detection.
• 6:12 PM MDT — 1.61-inch hail reported within an NWS severe thunderstorm warning (NWS warning only).
• 6:46 PM MDT — 1.25-inch hail detected by dual-polarization NEXRAD hail detection.

Radar echoes tracked the strongest returns on a roughly northeastward trend through the Eckert warning area. Dual-polarization radar provided multiple hail detections along that track; one warning was based on the NWS warning criteria rather than radar-only detection. The storm concluded in the early evening and is no longer active.

Damage Assessment

Observed hail sizes during the event ranged from roughly 1.00 to 1.81 inches at locations across the Eckert area. Stones in the 1.25–1.81 inch range are consistent with denting to vehicle body panels and visible impact marks to metal and vinyl siding. Roof coverings composed of asphalt shingles can sustain granule loss, bruising, and accelerated wear when struck by hail of this size, especially on exposure-facing slopes.

Exterior glass and skylights in exposed positions face elevated risk of cracking where hail reached the upper end of the measured range. Trees and soft landscaping can show torn leaves and broken small branches along the radar hail track and within the NWS warning area. Field verification is required to determine actual loss at individual properties.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize roof and vehicle surveys in the polygoned NWS warning area and along the radar hail track from this event. Focus first on properties with dark-colored asphalt shingles, metal roofs, and vehicles parked outdoors during the late afternoon to early evening period. Document granule loss, panel dents, cracked skylights, and siding impact with date-stamped photos and measurements of the hail size evidence where available.

For scope and repair planning, collect roof deck observations and note any soft spots or exposed underlayment. For vehicle and siding claims, record panel locations and dent diameters. Coordinate with property owners on temporary protection for open or compromised materials. Maintain logs tying each inspection to the September 19 event timeframe and the NWS warning area referenced above.

See the Strike Map for the radar-confirmed hail swath.