Palm Coast, FL Hail Storm – July 2026

Palm Coast, FL experienced 1.75-inch hail on July 6, 2026, during a late-afternoon to early-evening thunderstorm. The multi-zone event generated six National Weather Service warnings and radar-detected hail signatures across the metro.

What Happened

The storm affected Palm Coast between mid-afternoon and early evening on July 6. The National Weather Service issued six warnings at 2:51 PM EDT, 3:16 PM EDT, 5:11 PM EDT, 5:20 PM EDT, 5:36 PM EDT, and 6:15 PM EDT. Those warnings reported hail estimates in the 0.75 to 0.88-inch range and were classified as NWS warning only.

Regional dual-polarization radar showed continuous hail signatures along the system’s path during the late-afternoon pulse. Multiple warning intervals indicate the event moved in pulses with renewed convective development between roughly 5 PM and 6:15 PM. The storm is concluded.

Damage Assessment

Hail sizes observed during the event ranged from roughly three-quarters of an inch up to the peak of 1.75 inches. Hail at the lower end of that range commonly causes cosmetic damage to vehicle paint and minor granule loss on asphalt shingles. Hail near 1.75 inches is large enough to dent metal panels, break glass in exposed skylights, and accelerate wear or fracture on older roof coverings.

In Palm Coast, exposures are highest for vehicles parked outdoors, solar arrays, rooftop-mounted HVAC equipment, and unprotected skylights. Inspectors should note that damage may be localized along the storm’s track where radar-detected signatures were strongest and where NWS warnings overlapped.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize rapid exterior triage in neighborhoods inside the NWS warning area for the 5:11 PM to 6:15 PM interval. Start with photographed, timestamped inspections of parked vehicles, solar panels, and roof coverings. Look for shingle bruising, granule loss, dent patterns on metal trim, cracked glass, and rooftop equipment impact. Record GPS coordinates and note the nearest warning time when documenting losses.

For repairs, secure temporary coverings for compromised roof areas only after documenting conditions for insurers. Follow ladder and fall-protection protocols; avoid roof walks on saturated or wind-scoured surfaces. Coordinate with property owners on insurer inspections before permanent replacement when possible. The paid Strike Map shows the precise hail track and the damage zone for this event.