Kissimmee, FL Hail Storm – June 2026

Kissimmee, FL, experienced a multi-zone hail event on June 24, 2026, with peak hail to 1.75 inches. The storm concluded after a sequence of NWS warnings and radar detections across late afternoon into early evening.

What Happened

Nine NWS alerts covered this event between 2:00 PM EDT and 6:52 PM EDT on June 24. Early alerts between about 2 PM and 3:10 PM reported 0.75-inch hail as NWS warning only. Dual-polarization radar detected larger hail later in the event: a 1.02-inch radar detection at 4:57 PM EDT and a 1.00-inch radar detection at 5:46 PM EDT. A final NWS warning-only report at 6:52 PM EDT listed 0.88-inch hail. The sequence shows an initial cluster of smaller warning-only reports followed by radar-detected updrafts capable of producing 1-inch-plus hail. The official event summary lists the maximum hail size at 1.75 inches for the aggregate multi-zone report.

Damage Assessment

Hail diameters in this event ranged from roughly three quarters of an inch to a measured peak of 1.75 inches. Hail at 0.75–1.00 inch commonly dents vehicle bodywork and can cut or bruise soft vinyl trim. In Kissimmee neighborhoods exposed during late afternoon and early evening, expect cosmetic damage to parked vehicles and loss of roof granules where asphalt shingles were at or near the end of their service life. Hail approaching 1.75 inches can fracture single-pane skylights, crack older roof tiles, and cause localized punctures to thin metal components such as HVAC housings, soffit vents, and gutter hangers. Windows in unprotected openings are at higher risk if hail struck with wind-driven velocity.

Field reports and radar detections indicate damage distribution will be patchy. Areas that received the radar-detected 1.02-inch and 1.00-inch returns are the higher-probability zones for deeper roof and vehicle impact. Earlier NWS warning-only reports at 0.75 inch point to broader but generally lighter denting and granule loss across the warning area.

What Contractors Should Know

Inspect roofs first for visible granule loss, cracked or delaminated shingles, split ridge caps, and concentrated impact clusters near the radar-detected swath. Photograph panels with a measurable scale and log GPS coordinates and local time for each inspection. Prioritize vehicles, exposed HVAC units, and skylights in properties reported inside the later radar detections. For roofing, measure remaining shingle adhesion and substrate exposure before recommending replacement versus targeted repairs.

Coordinate with property owners on temporary protections where sheet metal or glazing was breached. Secure loose debris that could cause secondary damage and document all temporary measures. Expect a mix of small-dent claims and isolated high-impact damage where the radar detections occurred; schedule follow-up inspections and provide clear photo documentation for insurers. For precise hail track and damage zone mapping, consult the Strike Map product for paid access to exact radar-derived strike locations.