Bronaugh, MO — July 10, 2026. A multi-zone hail event moved through the Bronaugh warning area in the late evening and into the early morning, producing a peak stone of 1.75 inches and multiple radar- and spotter-verified reports.

What Happened

Thirteen NWS alerts were issued for the Bronaugh warning area between 9:46 PM CDT on July 10 and 1:10 AM CDT on July 11. Ten of those alerts were NWS warning only. Two alerts included dual-polarization radar returns and one alert was spotter-verified.

Dual-polarization radar detected elevated hail returns at 10:41 PM CDT and again at 11:09 PM CDT in the Bronaugh warning area. A spotter reported quarter-sized stones at 10:34 PM CDT. The final NWS warning for the event was issued at 1:10 AM CDT on July 11. The sequence produced a multi-zone hail swath across the local warning area and concluded overnight.

Damage Assessment

Radar and field reports captured stones ranging from approximately 0.75 inch up to just over 1.3 inches across multiple points in the Bronaugh warning area. Where radar returns exceeded one inch, expect localized roof-covering damage and vehicle panel denting tied to those detections at 10:41 PM CDT and 11:09 PM CDT. The spotter-verified observation at 10:34 PM CDT points to scattered yard and soft-material impacts in the immediate vicinity of that report.

Specific observed impacts likely to appear in post-storm inspections:

• Asphalt shingles: granular loss and bruising in areas with radar returns above one inch. On older roofs this often advances to cracked or split tabs.
• Vehicles and soft metals: dents to body panels, aluminum gutters, and HVAC condensers where 1.0-inch-plus returns were recorded.
• Solar modules and glazing: pitting or micro-fractures where repeated impacts occurred; check for module hot spots during follow-up testing.

Documented detections for this event are concentrated inside the NWS warning area. Use the alert times and the locations noted in field reports to prioritize inspections and narrow the search for impact clusters.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize visual and hands-on checks of roof coverings, guttering, rooftop HVAC units, solar arrays, and vehicle fleets located inside the Bronaugh warning area. Start with properties nearest the radar-detected returns at 10:41 PM CDT and 11:09 PM CDT and the spotter location at 10:34 PM CDT. Capture geotagged photos with a clear scale, record the time and exact address, and note preexisting wear or prior repairs.

For repairs, document granular loss patterns, lift or cracked shingle tabs, dented metal, and any solar glass pitting. Perform insulation and attic checks for secondary leaks after rain. Create concise work orders that reference the alert times and the local warning area. Provide insured clients with inspection photo logs and location-stamped notes to support claims.