Hail History

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Hail history for Ranchettes, WY

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20064.25 inMay 26, 2019
Hail days since 200695
Days with hail 1 inch or larger76
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles61

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ranchettes on 95 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on May 26, 2019. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Ranchettes

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 26, 20261 in
quarter		North Cheyenne
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Ranchettes		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 12, 20260.5 in
marble		South Greeley High, Cheyenne
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Ranchettes		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 8, 20260.5 in
marble		Cheyenne
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Ranchettes		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 20261 in
quarter		Cheyenne
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Ranchettes		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 1, 20252.75 in
baseball		Cheyenne, South Greeley, Cheyenne Airport
9 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Ranchettes		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Cheyenne Airport
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Ranchettes		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Cheyenne Airport, South Greeley, Archer
10 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Ranchettes		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Cheyenne Airport
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Ranchettes		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 20251 in
quarter		Cheyenne Airport
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Ranchettes		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 20251 in
quarter		Cheyenne
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Ranchettes		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 20251 in
quarter		Cheyenne Airport
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Ranchettes		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Cheyenne Airport, Cheyenne
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Ranchettes		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Ranchettes by year

306307408409410511125133145159162171018819620521122523124825426

When hail season peaks near Ranchettes

Of the 95 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (33) and June (32).

JanFebMarApr17May32Jun33Jul12Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Ranchettes

May 26, 2019 · 4.25 in · Archer (7 mi from Ranchettes)

Jun 12, 2017 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Cheyenne (2 mi from Ranchettes)

National Weather Service description (English): Softball size hail damaged some businesses and vehicles east of Yellowstone Road and Vandehei Avenue.

Jun 24, 2014 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Cheyenne Airport (6 mi from Ranchettes)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail caused significant damage to vehicles. Windows were broken and a sunroof was destroyed.

Jul 29, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Cheyenne Airport (5 mi from Ranchettes)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail produced damaged buildings, windows, vehicles and trees from FE Warren Air Force Base to Frontier Park in west Cheyenne. Two persons were injured at Frontier Park during Cheyenne Frontier Days. One person was transported to a local hospital.

Aug 1, 2025 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Cheyenne (5 mi from Ranchettes)

National Weather Service description (English): Emergency manager reported base ball sized hail in Cheyenne.|Estimated property damage citywide from all reports with this event total at least $1 million per Laramie County EMA.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ranchettes

DateRatingWherePath
May 24, 2023EF?Cheyenne Airport
4 mi from Ranchettes		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 6, 2019EF?Durham
5 mi from Ranchettes		0.4 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jul 29, 2018EF0Cheyenne Airport
1 mi from Ranchettes		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 12, 2017EF0Durham
8 mi from Ranchettes		2.8 mi long, 80 yd wide
Jul 4, 2010EF0Cheyenne
8 mi from Ranchettes		0.2 mi long, 20 yd wide
May 18, 2010EF0Cheyenne
9 mi from Ranchettes		5.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 22, 2008EF0Cheyenne
10 mi from Ranchettes		0.3 mi long, 30 yd wide
May 22, 2008EF1Cheyenne
8 mi from Ranchettes		0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ranchettes

61 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ranchettes since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on May 9, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 29, 202660 mph, measuredCheyenne
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 26, 202658 mph, measuredWhitaker
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 202662 mph, measuredCheyenne Airport, Cheyenne
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202666 mph, measuredCheyenne Airport, Cheyenne
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 202664 mph, measuredArcher
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202560 mph, estimatedCheyenne Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202560 mph, estimatedCheyenne Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202570 mph, measuredCheyenne Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202481 mph, estimatedCheyenne Airport, Archer
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202469 mph, measuredCheyenne Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Ranchettes; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Ranchettes.

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