Hail in Johnson County, WY
Hail is a regular fact of life in Johnson County, not a rare event. NOAA radar has confirmed 20 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Johnson County since 2025, the largest 1.8″ (golf ball) on June 15, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was July 7, 2026.
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About Johnson County, WY
Johnson County lies in north-central Wyoming, ranch and rangeland east of the Bighorn Mountains stepping down toward the Powder River Basin. Midsummer brings most of the hail, when storms forming along the Bighorns move east and tap the day's heat and moisture over the plains. The closest watch is far off, Riverton/Lander's KRIW radar about 116 miles to the southwest, its beam riding high overhead and revealing little of what occurs near the ground.
The hail record for Johnson County, WY
Johnson County sits in an active hail corridor for severe storms.
Rather than a single peak, hail turns up from spring through summer in Johnson County, most often in June.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Johnson County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 20 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Johnson County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Johnson County?
Johnson County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in June.
What's the largest hail recorded in Johnson County?
Radar confirmed 1.8-inch hail, about golf ball size, on June 15, 2025.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Will it hail again in Johnson County this year?
Johnson County's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Johnson County in 2026?
Yes, 5 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently July 7, 2026.
How much does hail roof damage cost to repair?
It ranges widely. Minor repairs can run a few hundred dollars, while a full roof replacement on an average home often runs $8,000–$20,000+ depending on size, pitch, and material. What you actually pay depends on your deductible and whether your policy is replacement-cost or actual-cash-value.
Recent confirmed hail near Johnson County, WY
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Johnson County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.