Bunnell, FL Hail Storm – July 2026

Bunnell, FL — July 4, 2026. Late-afternoon thunderstorms produced hail up to 1.25 inches across parts of Bunnell and nearby neighborhoods. The episode was short-lived and concluded by early evening.

What Happened

The storm moved through the Bunnell metro area during the late afternoon and early evening. The National Weather Service issued two severe thunderstorm warnings for the event: one at 3:32 PM EDT and a second at 5:16 PM EDT, each warning cited 0.75-inch hail and were logged with NWS warning only confidence. Dual-polarization radar showed strong reflectivity cores and hail signatures while the cells tracked generally northeast across city streets and adjacent rural parcels. Local field reports and damage observations reported stones larger than warned values concentrated near the city center. The system weakened shortly after the second warning and was categorized as concluded by nightfall.

Damage Assessment

Stones of the observed size caused localized damage in residential and light-commercial areas of Bunnell. Common effects recorded in initial surveys included denting to vehicle body panels and aluminum trim, chipped or cracked single-pane glass on a small number of windows, and loss of granules on asphalt shingle roofs. Roofing contractors working in neighborhoods just east of the central business district noted bruising and exposed shingle mat on south- and west-facing slopes. Incidental damage to outdoor equipment and exposed HVAC units was reported along collector roads. No widespread structural collapse or major infrastructure failure was documented in preliminary reports; impacts were concentrated and patchy rather than uniform across the metro area.

What Contractors Should Know

Safety and documentation take priority. Perform initial walkarounds for live hazards such as damaged glass, split gas lines, or dislodged roof material. Capture time-stamped photos of roofs, vehicles, siding, skylights, and mechanical units from multiple angles before any temporary repairs. For temporary repairs, use breathable tarps and soft-edge materials to avoid additional abrasion to compromised shingles. Prioritize tarping over cosmetic patching when weather exposure continues.

For scopes and repairs, focus inspections on shingle mat exposure, nail‑seal failures, cornice and gutter dents, and aluminum trim deformation. Evaluate hail bruising with a hand lens where granule loss is borderline and document any granular field that will shorten roof service life. For vehicles, catalog panel dents with reference photos and consider paintless dent repair feasibility before recommending full-panel replacement. Coordinate with adjusters using the Strike Map if clients require precise hail-track correlation for claim boundaries. Strike Map provides the paid-product hail track data contractors and adjusters use for detailed site-level analysis.