Baseball-sized hail detected near Gillette, WY on June 22, 2026
Hail was detected at a radar-indicated point within the Gillette monitoring area. Actual impact can vary by neighborhood, so nearby homes should use this as a signal to check roofs, gutters, siding, and vehicles.
Damage assessment
The radar-confirmed strike landed approximately 20 miles east of downtown Gillette — a rural fringe area — and only one hail report was logged across Campbell County that day. At 3 inches, this is not a borderline event. Architectural asphalt shingles, the dominant material in Gillette, face functional damage at this size: granule loss, cracked mat, and compromised waterproofing are expected rather than merely cosmetic. Roofs older than 10 years are especially vulnerable because weathered shingles absorb impact energy less effectively. For comparison, the largest recorded event in Campbell County reached 3 inches on July 17, 2023 — the same magnitude as this event.
On a $264,500 home with a 2% wind-hail deductible, you're looking at roughly $5,290 out of pocket before insurance pays a dollar. Typical repair cost for a 2,000 sq ft roof after a hail event of this magnitude runs $4,142–$5,983, with a midpoint near $5,062. Get a professional inspection before making any insurance decisions.
At these numbers, you're better off repairing out of pocket — the typical repair cost falls below your deductible. Filing a claim likely isn't worth it unless a full inspection reveals significantly more damage.
This storm may have damaged your roof — get a free Gillette inspection
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Historical context
This event ranks third out of 112 hail events of 1 inch or greater recorded in Campbell County over the past 10 years — a meaningful position in a well-documented record. The largest event on file reached 3 inches on July 17, 2023. June has historically produced 38 hail events over the same period, making it an above-average month for the county, though July — with 73 events — remains the peak.
Storm system
A separate hail event producing golf ball-sized hail (1.75 inches) was reported in Pennington County, South Dakota the same day, suggesting a broader regional storm system was active across the northern Great Plains corridor.
Contractor guidance
Local contractor data shows current backlogs of 1–2 weeks in the Gillette market. The intake assessment rates storm chaser risk here as moderate following major regional events — Gillette's thin local roofing market means out-of-area contractors move in quickly after storms. Wyoming does not require a state-level roofing contractor license, so there is no license number to look up; instead, ask for proof of general liability insurance, workers' comp, and industry certifications such as GAF Master Elite or CertainTeed SELECT ShingleMaster before signing anything. Any contractor who offers to waive your deductible should be a hard stop — that offer may constitute insurance fraud under Wyoming statutes.
Permits & building code
At 3 inches, full roof replacement is more likely than repair on any shingle roof with meaningful age or prior wear. In Campbell County, the contractor pulls the permit (typically $150–$350) and an inspection is required — confirm requirements directly with the county before work begins. Class 4 impact-resistant shingles qualify for a 10–30% discount with most Wyoming insurers.
- 1Photograph your roof, gutters, downspouts, and any exterior surfaces from ground level before anything is disturbed.
- 2Get a repair estimate from a licensed contractor before contacting your insurer — at these numbers, out-of-pocket repair is likely cheaper than filing a claim.
- 3Verify any contractor's general liability insurance, workers' comp coverage, and industry certifications before allowing anyone on your roof.
- 4Document all contractor quotes, inspection reports, and communications in a single folder — written records matter if disputes arise later.
- 5If a contractor offers to waive your deductible, contact the Wyoming Department of Insurance at doi.wyo.gov/consumers before proceeding.
This storm may have damaged your roof — get a free Gillette inspection
Hail size and location are based on NOAA NEXRAD radar data (SWDI); a full NWS storm survey has not yet been completed as of the event date.