Last week stayed active across the central and western U.S. with widespread hail reports through the High Plains and adjacent regions.

MAJOR EVENTS:

HIGH — Thursday, June 26 saw the heaviest concentration. 42 separate hail storms tracked across 10 states (Michigan, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Missouri, Oklahoma, Ohio, Texas, Kansas, New Mexico). Largest reports reached 3.25" in isolated spots — Colorado/Wyoming corridor took several large hail events. Golf ball to hen egg size common across the affected zone.

MODERATE — Tuesday, June 24 impacted 21 states with scattered reports; Wednesday-Thursday (25-26) saw wide geographic spread from the Midwest into the Rockies. Friday activity (June 27) remained above normal but more scattered.

What to Watch: Pattern settling into early July. Watch the central Plains through the weekend and into next week — seasonal peak for hail activity typically ramps through June-July.

Forward this to your crew if they're working in hail territory.