Paradise, MI Hail Storm – July 2026

A hail-producing storm is tracking through Paradise, Michigan on July 27, 2026, producing hail up to 1.99 inches in diameter and prompting multiple NWS alerts. Conditions are active and may still be developing.

What Happened

The storm began producing hail after midnight and is continuing to move through the Paradise area. Three NWS alerts have been issued for the event:

• July 27 · 12:04 AM EDT (04:04 UTC) – NWS warning only issued citing 1.00-inch hail.
• July 27 · 12:34 AM EDT (04:34 UTC) – Dual-polarization radar detected 1.28-inch hail on NEXRAD hail detection products while the storm moved through the metro corridor.
• July 27 · 2:04 AM EDT (06:04 UTC) – NWS warning only reissued citing 1.00-inch hail as cells continued to regenerate.

Radar returns show a persistent hail core tracking east-northeast through Paradise. The event is a multi-zone aggregate report, and storm cells are continuing to produce hail as they pass over populated sections of the town. Field reports are limited at this time, and activity remains in progress.

Damage Assessment

Hail up to 1.99 inches falling in residential and commercial areas of Paradise poses a direct risk to vehicles, roofing, and exterior building materials along the current storm path. Vehicles parked outdoors in neighborhoods east of the town center should be considered at elevated risk for panel dents and broken glass. Asphalt shingle roofs exposed to 1.5-inch to 2.0-inch hail may sustain shingle bruising, granular loss, and accelerated wear in impact zones. Skylights, solar panels, soft-metal trim, and vinyl siding in the immediate track of the cells are vulnerable to impact damage.

Localized concentration is likely where the radar-detected core crossed denser development. Expect scattered surface debris and shingle fragments in yards and gutters under the storm track. If roof leaks are present after the event, document exact locations before any permanent repair work is started.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize safety and triage inspections along the active hail track through Paradise. Work crews should confirm that conditions are safe for rooftop access before mobilizing. Begin with a visual roof assessment from the ground and documented photos of suspected impact areas. For roofs showing granular loss or bruising, temporary protective measures such as tarping should be limited to immediately leaking sections and documented with date-stamped imagery. Record measured hail diameters when accessible and note the NWS alert times for claim alignment.

Limit on-site expedient repairs to what is necessary to prevent further water entry. Prepare conservative scopes that separate temporary stabilization from full replacement. Coordinate directly with property owners and insurers on scope and timing. Inspect mechanical equipment, solar arrays, gutters, and vehicle fleets in the storm path for concentrated impact patterns and compile an itemized list of visible damage and measurements.