Hail in Alafaya, FL
Hail turns up in Alafaya on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 6 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Alafaya since 2025, the largest 1.7″ (half dollar) on May 12, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was May 12, 2026.
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About Alafaya, FL
Alafaya sits in central Florida on the eastern edge of the Orlando area, in flat, low-lying terrain. Hail is uncommon, as the region's summer storms run on warm, moisture-laden air that produces heavy downpours far more readily than ice. The Melbourne (KMLB) radar provides coverage from about 43 miles to the southeast.
The hail record for Alafaya, FL
Alafaya doesn't see hail every month, but it's a recurring visitor, with 6 confirmed events since 2025.
This year has run hot: 4 confirmed events in 2026 already, ahead of the recent pace.
The hail clusters in May; the rest of the year is comparatively quiet.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Alafaya?
NOAA radar has confirmed 6 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Alafaya area since 2025.
When is hail season in Alafaya?
Hail in Alafaya is concentrated in May, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Alafaya?
Radar confirmed 1.7-inch hail, about half dollar size, on May 12, 2026.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Is Alafaya's hail big enough to damage a roof?
It can be. Asphalt shingles can begin showing functional damage in the ¾-to-1-inch range, and Alafaya's confirmed hail reaches 1.7″. At these sizes damage is often hard to see from the ground, so whether it's a claimable loss depends on shingle type, age, and an inspection.
Is hail getting worse in Alafaya?
Nationally, the research on long-term hail trends is mixed. Better radar coverage since the 1990s makes real increases hard to separate from improved detection. In Alafaya, 4 confirmed events have been recorded in 2026 so far, but the tracked record is still short, so it isn't evidence of a lasting trend.
Will it hail again in Alafaya this year?
Alafaya's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Recent confirmed hail near Alafaya, FL
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Alafaya's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this city by warning-area overlap. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.