Eustis, FL Hail Storm – August 2026

Eustis, FL experienced a multi-zone hail event on August 19, 2026, with dual-polarization radar detecting hail up to 1.79 inches. The storm produced a sequence of NWS warning-area alerts and radar-derived hail signatures through the late afternoon and early evening.

What Happened

The event moved into the Eustis metro area in the late afternoon and persisted into the evening. Ten NWS warning-area alerts were issued for Eustis on August 19. Seven alerts cited 0.75-inch hail and were issued as NWS warning area messages at 4:02 PM, 4:25 PM, 5:02 PM, 6:14 PM, 6:22 PM, 7:28 PM, and 8:23 PM EDT. Three alerts included dual-polarization NEXRAD radar detections: a 1.45-inch radar detection at 5:42 PM EDT, a 1.79-inch radar detection at 5:45 PM EDT, and a 1.16-inch radar detection at 6:49 PM EDT. The radar signatures show a concentrated hail corridor through parts of Eustis during the early evening transition.

Damage Assessment

Hail reached a size consistent with significant cosmetic and structural effects to exposed surfaces in Eustis. Stones near 1.8 inches can dent vehicle body panels, shatter single-pane skylights, and fracture older asphalt shingle facings. Hail between 1.1 and 1.5 inches can remove granules from shingles, pit metal roofing, and cause localized siding impact. Widespread 0.75-inch hail is capable of generating paint chips, small dents to aluminum siding, and minor glass blemishes on exposed windows.

Inspectors should expect clustered impact patterns along the radar-derived hail corridor. Properties located in neighborhoods crossed by the early evening detections should be prioritized for roof and vehicle checks. Pay attention to HVAC condenser fins, solar panels, and exposed vehicle windshields when assessing potential loss.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize field canvasses along the mapped radar hail corridor in Eustis. For roofing, begin with a drive-by visual survey to identify shingle granule loss, split or dented metal flashing, and concentrated impact clusters. Photograph visible damage with a scale reference and capture GPS coordinates and timestamps. For vehicles, document dent patterns on horizontal panels and collect VIN or plate information where permitted.

Use the radar-detected timing to sequence inspections. The most intense signatures occurred in the early evening window around 5:40 to 5:50 PM EDT; properties exposed during that interval should be examined first. Prepare temporary protections for open repairs and secure damaged skylights or broken glass to prevent secondary water intrusion. Maintain clear photographic records and a concise inspection log to support claims and contractor estimates.

Use the paid Strike Map to view the precise hail track and damage zone for the Eustis event.