Globe, AZ Hail Storm – August 2026

Globe, AZ experienced a hail-producing thunderstorm on August 26, 2026, with peak hail of 0.75 inch. The event concluded in the late afternoon and produced a single NWS warning for penny-sized hail.

What Happened

NWS issued one severe thunderstorm warning at 3:57 PM MST on August 26, 2026, listing 0.75-inch hail. The warning is recorded as NWS warning only, indicating no spotter-verified report was attached to the alert record. The warning covered the local warning area for Globe and nearby unincorporated sections of Gila County.

Storm motion was concentrated in the late afternoon. Radar-supported storm tracks aligned with the single warning polygon produced by the NWS. No additional NWS alerts were issued before or after the 3:57 PM MST warning for this cell. The event is listed as concluded in the local records for August 26.

Damage Assessment

The reported peak corresponds to penny-sized hail (0.75 inch). Penny-sized hail commonly causes cosmetic damage to vehicle paint and may bruise soft roofing materials or foliage. Broken glass is unlikely at this size unless hail is wind-driven into vulnerable openings.

There are no spotter-verified damage reports included in the NWS warning record for this event. For residential roofs with intact composite shingles, expect possible granule loss and isolated bruising. For vehicles parked outdoors, inspect for paint chips, dents, and windshield chips. Vegetation and exposed garden plants are most likely to show impact scarring.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize a rapid visual assessment focused on vehicles, roof coverings, and skylights. Photograph and geotag all observed damage. Capture wide-angle context shots and close-ups of hail marks, dent patterns, and any broken glazing. Log the time and location of each photo in the project file. If roof bruising is present, probe shingle surfaces to check for soft spots and granule displacement before recommending repairs.

For interim mitigation, advise clients on immediate actions that reduce further exposure: move vehicles under cover, secure tarps for localized openings, and cover broken glazing with rated temporary materials. Schedule a follow-up, detailed roof inspection when weather conditions allow. If multiple shingles show bruising or granule loss across a roof plane, prepare a scope that separates cosmetic repairs from replacement options and document quantities and locations for claims and invoicing.

See the Strike Map for the radar-confirmed hail swath for this warning area.