Thomasville, AL Hail Storm – September 2026

Thomasville, Alabama recorded a peak hail stone of 1.41 inches during a multi-cell thunderstorm on September 7, 2026. The system moved through the metro in the late afternoon into the early evening and has since concluded.

What Happened

Late on September 7 the line produced two National Weather Service warnings over the Thomasville metro. The first warning issued at 4:36 PM CDT cited 0.75-inch hail (penny = 0.75") and was logged as NWS warning only. The second warning issued at 6:31 PM CDT cited 0.88-inch hail (0.88") and was also logged as NWS warning only. Dual-polarization radar showed hail-producing cores moving northeast through the metro during the alert window. Local storm report submissions were not included with the NWS warning entries provided to StormSnipe. The event is classified as concluded for the Thomasville area.

Damage Assessment

The NWS warning reports for this event placed hail sizes in the three-quarters-inch range through just under one inch. Hail at 0.75 inch (penny = 0.75") commonly causes minor cosmetic damage to vehicle paint and can bruise soft agricultural produce. Hail near 0.88 inch (0.88") is close to quarter-size (quarter = 1.00") and can produce dents in vehicle panels, cracked window trim, and accelerated wear on older asphalt shingles where granule loss is already present.

StormSnipe received no field reports indicating widespread structural failures or catastrophic roof loss within the metro in the dataset accompanying the NWS warnings. Property owners who observed roof surface scarring, dented metal equipment, or damaged siding should document damage with dated photos and note locations so they can be cross-checked against the radar-detected hail swath for claims and repairs.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize roof inspections for asphalt-shingle covers that show granular loss, cupping, or bruising. Inspect HVAC units, exposed metal ductwork, skylights, gutters, and vehicle fleets for localized dents and impact marks. Use coin-size comparisons and a clear scale in photographs; note the NWS-reported hail sizes (0.75" and 0.88") and the alert timestamps when submitting estimates. Record interior photos of any water staining or active leaks found during the first inspection visit.

For repairs, recommend temporary watertight measures where shingles or flashing are compromised. Separate roofing repair scope from vehicle claims to avoid cross-liability when possible. Provide itemized estimates with serial photos tied to timestamps and GPS when available. Coordinate with property owners on insurance documentation needs and advise a 7–14 day re-inspection for any delayed leaks or progressive granular loss that may appear after initial sun and rain exposure.

Subscribers can view the Strike Map for the radar-confirmed hail swath and damage zone for this event (paid product).