Glide, OR Hail Storm – May 2026

Glide, Oregon experienced radar-detected hail on May 2, 2026, during an early evening severe thunderstorm. The event produced a peak 1.08-inch hailstone while the National Weather Service issued a single warning for the area.

What Happened

A severe thunderstorm moved across the Glide area in the late afternoon into early evening on May 2, 2026. At 6:59 PM PDT the National Weather Service issued one severe thunderstorm warning for the local warning area citing radar-detected hail near one inch. Dual-polarization NEXRAD hail detection was the basis for the warning. The storm was short lived and has concluded. This report covers a single warning area centered on Glide and the immediate surroundings.

Damage Assessment

Radar detected hail reached sizes large enough to threaten exposed property. Vehicles parked outdoors are at risk of denting and glass damage when struck by hail of this event's scale. Asphalt roofing, skylights, and solar panels can show impact marks on older or weathered installations. Landscaping and unprotected crops may have leaf shredding and bruising.

There were no spotter-verified damage reports delivered with the alert data for this event. Inspections should prioritize visible impact evidence such as pitted metal, cracked glazing, and displaced shingle granules. Document all findings with date-stamped photos and location notes tied to property addresses inside the NWS warning area.

What Contractors Should Know

Inspect roofs for granule loss and cracked or split shingles. Focus first on south- and west-facing exposures and on roof penetrations. Check gutters and downspouts for hail accumulation and shingle fragments. For rooftop solar, examine microinverter boxes and panel glass for stress fractures and perform thermal scans where available.

For vehicle and siding work, photograph damage from multiple angles and include a clear reference object for scale. Create a prioritized repair list by severity and by occupancy status. Provide clients with immediate temporary measures to prevent water intrusion, and attach estimates to time-stamped inspection records for insurance intake.

Access the Strike Map to obtain the paid product's precise hail track and damage zone mapping for this event.