Hail in Park County, WY
NOAA radar has confirmed 1 hail event of 1 inch or larger in Park County since 2025, the largest 1.3″ (half dollar) on June 1, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was June 1, 2025.
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About Park County, WY
Park County spreads across the rugged northwestern corner of Wyoming, taking in the Absaroka Range and the high basin country toward Yellowstone. Hail is rare and tied mostly to summer afternoon storms that build over the high terrain through upslope heating, with stones generally staying small. The Billings (KBLX) radar lies about 104 miles to the northeast, far enough and terrain-blocked enough that it sees only the upper reaches of storms here.
The hail record for Park County, WY
Most confirmed hail in Park County falls between spring and early summer, with June the busiest month.
Damaging hail is the exception rather than the rule in Park County, but the record shows it does reach 1.3″ when it arrives.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Park County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 1 severe hail event (1 inch or larger) in the Park County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Park County?
Hail in Park County is concentrated in June, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Park County?
Radar confirmed 1.3-inch hail, about half dollar size, on June 1, 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.
Is Park County's hail big enough to damage a roof?
It can be. Asphalt shingles can begin showing functional damage in the ¾-to-1-inch range, and Park County's confirmed hail reaches 1.3″. At these sizes damage is often hard to see from the ground, so whether it's a claimable loss depends on shingle type, age, and an inspection.
Did it hail in Park County in 2026?
No 1-inch-or-larger hail has been confirmed in Park County so far in 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 Park County, WY
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Park 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.
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.
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.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
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.
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.