Orlando, FL Hail Storm – August 2026

Orlando, FL recorded a concluded hail event on August 14, 2026, with a peak hail size of 2.12 inches measured in the aggregated storm track. The system moved across the metro from mid-afternoon into the early evening.

What Happened

A multi-cell storm moved through the Orlando metro in the late afternoon and early evening. NWS warnings were issued for the event. At 3:58 PM EDT the NWS issued a warning noting 0.75-inch hail (NWS warning only). At 5:45 PM EDT the NWS issued a separate warning noting 1.00-inch hail (NWS warning only). Dual-polarization radar detections and the aggregate analysis show multiple hail-producing cores passed over different parts of the metro between mid-afternoon and early evening. The consolidated track used on this page aggregates those detections into a multi-zone hail track across central Orlando.

Damage Assessment

Hail sizes reported in warnings ranged from three-quarter inch to one inch, with the aggregated track showing a larger peak in the late stage of the event. Hail at the peak size in the aggregated track can produce shingle granule loss and denting on exposed metal surfaces. Vehicle body panels and plastic trim are at elevated risk in areas beneath the strongest cores. Commercial storefront glazing and polycarbonate skylights should be inspected when located inside the mapped warning areas that intersected the metro.

Inspect properties that were within the NWS warning polygons issued at 3:58 PM EDT and 5:45 PM EDT. Prioritize visual checks for punctures in soft materials, broken skylights, and missing shingle tabs where roofing is directly exposed. Note fallen debris, scuffed siding, and windshield or sunroof damage on vehicles that were parked outdoors during the event window.

What Contractors Should Know

Safety first. Confirm utilities are isolated before any roof access. Use a fall protection plan that matches local regulations. Prioritize walkable inspections for shingles and flashing. Photograph roof planes from multiple angles and include timestamps tied to your job file. Document visible granule loss, punctures, and broken glazing with close-up and context shots.

Scope repairs to the actual observed impacts within the affected warning polygons. Temporary tarp work is appropriate for open penetrations and immediate water intrusion risk. For insurance estimations, list affected assemblies and provide measurements of damage extent by roof plane and elevation. Coordinate with adjusters using location-specific photos and the warning timestamps. Consider vehicle inspections and estimate replacement glass where impacts are consistent with hail strike patterns.

See the Strike Map for precise hail track data.