Garland, NC Hail Storm – June 2026

Garland, NC — June 13, 2026: A short-lived severe thunderstorm moved through Garland in the late afternoon and produced hail up to 0.75 inch before the event concluded.

What Happened

A line of convective cells passed through Garland during late afternoon. The National Weather Service issued one severe thunderstorm warning at 5:16 PM EDT (21:16 UTC) that mentioned 1-inch hail potential and carried an NWS warning only designation. Dual-polarization radar indicated organized hail signatures along the storm motion. The storm weakened within roughly 30–45 minutes after the warning and no subsequent NWS alerts were issued for the zone. Field reports did not include spotter-verified golf-ball–size hail for this event.

Damage Assessment

Hail at the measured size can cause cosmetic damage to vehicles and accelerate granular loss on asphalt shingles. Expect small dents to exposed soft metal and dimpling or scuffing to painted surfaces on cars and outdoor equipment. On roofing, look for bruised or darkened shingle spots, loss of fine granules along windward edges, and streaks on siding where hail impact was concentrated. Landscaping and soft goods showed leaf shredding and broken branches in localized swaths reported near central Garland addresses.

No reports of widespread structural failure were received for this event. Localized vehicle dents and shingle bruising are the primary damage types consistent with the observed hail sizes and the radar-detected hail track.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize targeted inspections in the NWS warning area issued at 5:16 PM EDT. Begin with photographic documentation of roof fields, ridge caps, vents, gutters, and exposed HVAC units. For roofs with visible granule loss or bruising, perform a hands-on nail-pull and tab-lift check to assess adhesion. Record GPS-tagged photos and timestamps for each deficiency. For vehicles, document dent locations and take close-ups of paint condition and metal deformation.

Estimate short-term mitigation and long-term repair separately. Temporary measures such as tarps should be used where open roofing elements expose interiors. For asphalt shingles, price replacement or selective shingle swaps versus full overlay based on the percent of field area affected and age of the roof. Coordinate with insurers by providing clustered inspection reports that align with the radar-detected hail track and the NWS warning area.

The paid Strike Map provides the precise hail track and damage zone for this event.