Shelbyville, TN Hail Storm – July 2026

Shelbyville, TN experienced a multi-alert hail event on July 5, 2026, with a peak reported stone of 1.71 inches. The event spanned mid-morning through early evening and produced a mix of NWS warning-only messages and radar-detected hail signatures.

What Happened

Ten NWS alerts covered the Shelbyville metro on July 5. The first alert issued at 10:24 AM CDT and the final alert issued at 5:40 PM CDT. Multiple messages were labeled NWS warning only. Dual-polarization NEXRAD hail detections were reported at three distinct times: 12:22 PM CDT (1.1-inch radar-detected signature), 2:29 PM CDT (1.1-inch radar-detected signature), and 5:25 PM CDT (1.35-inch radar-detected signature). Overall monitoring and field reports produced a maximum verified hail measurement of 1.71 inches within the event area. The storm concluded later the same day.

Damage Assessment

Hail sizes reported to StormSnipe ranged from 0.75 inch in multiple NWS-warning-only alerts up to the event maximum of 1.71 inches. Stones in the 0.75–1.35 inch range were noted in numerous alerts and are consistent with dent-level damage to vehicle body panels and surface impact to siding. Recorded radar detections above 1.1 inches and the 1.71-inch verified measurement indicate localized roof shingle impact and possible broken skylight glass where larger stones fell. Reports and radar echoes concentrate impacts within the Shelbyville warning area on July 5, which should guide initial inspection prioritization.

What Contractors Should Know

Inspect roofs in neighborhoods within the Shelbyville NWS warning area for split or fractured asphalt shingles, granule loss, and bruising beneath shingle tabs. Focus on exposures that faced the higher radar-detected returns at 12:22 PM CDT, 2:29 PM CDT, and 5:25 PM CDT. Document damage with dated photos and note exact addresses and times for each inspection entry. Check gutters, downspouts, and exterior HVAC units for dents and punctures consistent with 0.75–1.71 inch stones.

For vehicle and glass claims, prioritize parked cars and storefront windows in zones that received the larger radar detections. Provide clients with immediate tarp or temporary cover options for compromised roofs. Log wind-driven debris paths and water intrusion during follow-up visits. Maintain clear before-and-after imagery and a concise scope of repairs tied to the observed hail sizes and locations.

A paid Strike Map is available for a precise hail track and damage zone overlay to guide targeted inspections and claims work.