Lower Peach Tree, AL Hail Storm – August 2026

Lower Peach Tree, Alabama experienced a concluded late-afternoon to early-evening hail event on August 18, 2026, with peak hail measured at 2 inches and multiple NWS warnings issued across the area.

What Happened

The event produced 21 NWS alerts between 3:47 PM CDT and 7:55 PM CDT on August 18. Alerts were issued intermittently through the late afternoon and into early evening, covering a multi-zone path across the Lower Peach Tree metro. Several alerts reported 0.75-inch to 1-inch hail within warning-area statements. Dual-polarization radar (NEXRAD hail detection) reported larger echo signatures at multiple times: 4:17 PM CDT (1.46 inches), 4:55 PM CDT (1.87 inches), 5:15 PM CDT (1.00 inch), and 5:52 PM CDT (1.07 inches). The remaining alerts in the sequence were NWS warning only reports listing primarily sub-1.00-inch estimates.

The warning polygon footprint moved through the metro in a south-to-east progression. The storm is concluded and no active warnings remain for this event. Radar-detected hail reports and the sequence of NWS warnings together define the time window and approximate corridor of impact for the event.

Damage Assessment

Radar-detected hail signatures in this event included repeated detections above 1.0 inch in the 4:15–5:55 PM CDT window. Hail of that size across affected radar returns elevates the risk of dents to vehicle body panels and localized shingle damage where the radar track intersected populated areas. The majority of NWS warning-only alerts listed 0.75–1.00-inch hail, which commonly results in cosmetic damage to siding and vehicles and can degrade asphalt shingle granules over time.

No field-verified damage reports are included in the alert set provided for this page. Where dual-polarization radar indicated larger hail signatures, those locations warrant prioritized exterior inspections. Use the radar-detected track and the NWS warning area to focus initial assessment efforts on the hours and neighborhoods identified in the alert sequence.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize safety and documentation. Work in daylight where possible and follow standard traffic and fall-protection protocols for roof access. Photograph and log hail impacts tied to nearest street intersections and the local time of the observation. Cross-reference observations with the alert timeline to document when larger radar-detected signatures passed over specific properties.

For estimating repairs, inspect vehicle panels, vinyl and aluminum siding, skylights, and asphalt shingle systems first. Expect denting and puncture risk on vulnerable materials where the radar-detected track indicated 1.0 inch or greater. Prepare tarping supplies for open roof penetrations and document pre-repair conditions for claims. Coordinate targeted inspections within the NWS warning area to cover structures adjacent to the radar hail track.