Elkton, OR Hail Storm – April 2026

What Happened

Elkton, OR saw a concluded hail storm on April 10, 2026, with a maximum confirmed hail size of 0.75 inch. One severe thunderstorm warning covered the event in the late afternoon, with dual-polarization radar indicating 1 inch hail at 3:39 PM PDT.

The storm stayed brief and localized. The warning area covered the broader path of the cell as it moved through the Elkton metro area. Radar support for hail was present during the warning window, but the verified hail size on the event page topped out at three-quarters of an inch.

The timing points to a short-lived hail core rather than a long-duration hail producer. The storm reached its peak during the afternoon, then exited the area and ended the same day.

Damage Assessment

Hail at 0.75 inch can produce scattered impacts on exposed surfaces. Light vehicle damage is possible, especially on older finishes, soft trim, and unprotected glass. Roof effects are usually limited to minor bruising on older shingles or isolated cosmetic marks on marginal roofing materials.

Siding, screens, gutters, and outdoor fixtures can show small dents or chips when hailstones reach this size. Property damage reports at this scale tend to be uneven across a neighborhood. One side of a structure can show visible marks while another shows little or no effect, depending on the storm path and roof angle.

For contractors, this size range often fits a spot-check response. Inspect north and west roof slopes first if local wind and hail alignment support that pattern. Check ridge caps, vent collars, downspouts, window screens, and vehicle lots near the main storm path. Look for fresh, shallow bruising on asphalt shingles and for impact marks on painted metal and vinyl surfaces.

What Contractors Should Know

The warning area for this storm was narrow enough to support targeted canvassing. Focus on addresses inside the main path rather than broad neighborhood sweeps. Watch for homes with older roofing, low slope areas, skylights, and exposed gutter systems. Hail around three-quarters of an inch often leaves subtle marks that are easier to miss on a quick exterior walk.

Use roofline conditions and impact direction to sort likely loss patterns. Crews should document granule loss, fractured shingle tabs, dented metal soft metals, and screen damage in the same visit. Vehicles parked outside during the late afternoon storm may also show impact points that help confirm the local hail footprint.

When scheduling inspections, start near the warning corridor and work outward. Keep notes on tree cover, roof age, and construction type. Small hail can still generate a mixed damage pattern, with some structures showing repairable cosmetic impact and others showing little visible effect.

For precise hail track data, use the Strike Map.