Osgood, IN Hail Storm – July 2026

Osgood, IN — July 21, 2026 — A concluded multi-zone hail event produced a peak radar-detected hail size of 2.24 inches, with a long sequence of NWS alerts and multiple dual-polarization radar detections.

What Happened

The event began with the first NWS warning at 1:54 PM EDT and produced 123 NWS alerts across the aggregate storm report. Dual-polarization radar detected the largest signature at 2:23 PM EDT, reporting a 2.24" hail signature. Additional radar-derived hail detections occurred at 2:41 PM EDT (1.00"), 2:47 PM EDT (0.86"), 5:47 PM EDT (1.78"), 5:49 PM EDT (1.87"), 6:53 PM EDT (1.00"), and 10:18 PM EDT (1.00").

The majority of alerts in the sequence were issued as NWS warning only updates. Seven alerts in the sequence included dual-polarization radar detections that identified sub-inch to multi-inch hail signatures within the storm swath. The alert stream extended from mid-afternoon into the overnight period, with the final NWS warning recorded at 12:49 AM EDT on July 22.

Damage Assessment

Radar-derived hail sizes for this event ranged from near 0.00" up to 2.24". The largest radar detection at 2:23 PM EDT and the late-afternoon cluster of 1.78"–1.87" signatures at 5:47–5:49 PM EDT represent the highest potential for impact within the mapped swath. Hail in the 1.0" to 2.24" range is consistent with damage observations typically associated with denting to vehicle panels, impact scarring to asphalt shingles, broken glazing on skylights, and localized crop loss.

Smaller radar detections and numerous NWS warning only updates indicate intermittent pockets of sub-inch and near-inch hail across multiple zones. Those pockets are likely to produce cosmetic siding damage, bruised roofing granules, and isolated broken glass where exposures were unprotected at the detection times.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize inspections for properties and fleet assets that were within the radar-detected swath at 2:23 PM EDT and within the late-afternoon cluster at 5:47–5:49 PM EDT. Use time-stamped photographs and scalable references when documenting hail dents and granule loss. For roofing, record shingle type and pre-event condition, and note any granule matting or visible bruising under bright light.

Triage repairs based on water ingress risk and safety. Address punctured skylights, compromised flashing, and exposed roof decking first. For vehicle fleets, document panel dents and broken glass before moving or washing vehicles. Consider drone roof surveys for rapid area coverage and to map damage density against the radar-derived detections.

See the Strike Map for precise hail track data and the paid damage zone overlay.

Osgood, IN Hail Storm – July 2026

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What Happened

Damage Assessment

What Contractors Should Know

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