Satsuma, FL Hail Storm – May 2026

Satsuma, FL experienced a hail-producing severe thunderstorm on May 23, 2026, with stones reaching 1.8 inches in diameter in the early evening. The event was a multi-zone aggregate storm with a sequence of NWS alerts and radar-detected hail signatures.

What Happened

The storm began generating NWS alerts in the early evening and concluded after a two-hour active period. At 6:26 PM EDT a NWS warning-only alert noted hail potential near Satsuma with an estimated 0.75-inch size. At 6:38 PM EDT dual-polarization radar detected a 1.00-inch hail signature. At 7:31 PM EDT dual-polarization radar registered a 1.39-inch hail signature near the metro area. A final radar-detected hail signature of 0.86 inch was logged at 8:09 PM EDT. The event is recorded as a multi-zone aggregate report for the Satsuma area.

Dual-polarization radar evidence underpins three of the four alerts in the sequence. The earliest alert issued by the NWS was warning-only for suspected small hail before radar signatures developed. The storm is no longer active.

Damage Assessment

Radar-detected hail sizes during the event ranged from roughly three-quarters of an inch to 1.39 inches, with an aggregated maximum of 1.8 inches reported for the overall Satsuma event. Stones in the 0.75–1.00-inch range typically cause cosmetic damage to vehicles and loss of asphalt shingle granules. Hail around 1.39 inches can dent soft metals, crack single-pane skylights, and pock roofing shingles. A 1.8-inch stone exceeds golf-ball size and increases the likelihood of broken glass, punctured skylights, and more extensive shingle damage on older roofs.

No field-verified damage reports are included in this public aggregate summary. Contractors and property owners in the immediate Satsuma area should prioritize inspections where radar detections clustered between 6:30 PM and 7:45 PM EDT.

What Contractors Should Know

Inspect roofs first for missing or fractured shingle tabs, granule loss, and point-impact fractures. Check vulnerable penetrations: skylights, vents, HVAC housings, and metal flashing. Photograph every finding with a dated scale reference. Measure hail impressions where present and note the location relative to the radar-detected times. Document vehicle dents and exterior siding impacts for scope and routing of repairs.

Follow a safety-forward workflow. Use harnesses and lifts for elevated inspections and avoid wet surfaces after storms. Establish a triage list: cover or secure openings to prevent water intrusion, then schedule permanent repairs. Maintain clear photo logs and site notes for each address. Coordinate estimates with measured evidence rather than assumed widespread replacement.

A paid Strike Map is available for precise hail track mapping and the associated damage zone for this event.