Bergland, MI Hail Storm – August 2026

Bergland, MI, August 7, 2026. A severe storm is tracking through the Bergland area in the early evening, producing a peak hail stone of 3.41 inches and ongoing hail-producing cells.

What Happened

The storm began producing severe returns in late afternoon and intensified into the early evening. NWS alerts were issued across multiple zones between 5:25 PM EDT and 7:23 PM EDT. Key alerts in the sequence: 5:25 PM EDT – 1.25-inch hail detected by dual-polarization radar; 6:08 PM EDT – 1.28-inch radar-detected hail; 6:13 PM EDT – 1.25-inch radar-detected hail. Later alerts at 6:49 PM EDT, 6:58 PM EDT, and 7:23 PM EDT referenced 0.75-inch hail inside NWS warning areas without additional radar hail size updates.

Radar-derived hail signatures show concentrated returns over the Bergland metro and adjacent rural sections. Local cells continue producing large hail as of the latest advisory, and conditions may still be developing across the coverage area. The highest measured hail stone for this multi-zone event is 3.41 inches, with recorded values across alerts and ground checks ranging down to 0.75 inch.

Damage Assessment

Observed hail sizes span roughly 0.75 inch to 3.41 inches across the Bergland area. Hail in the 1.25–1.28-inch range commonly dents painted metal surfaces, causes significant pockmarking on composite roofing, and cracks vehicle glass under direct impact. Hail at or near 3.41 inches carries sufficient mass to break residential window panes, cause localized roof penetration on older or exposed shingles, and shatter large vehicle glass components.

Report locations and radar returns align on a concentrated corridor through the Bergland metro. Expect the heaviest surface impacts where radar-detected maxima and NWS warning areas overlap. Roofing, siding, skylights, and parked vehicles in those zones should be inspected for impact fractures, broken seals, and pitting consistent with large-diameter hail.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize safety and triage. Do not begin rooftop operations while hail is ongoing. Once storms subside in a neighborhood, perform immediate exterior surveys from ground level to identify broken glass, displaced shingles, and perforated flashing. Photograph damage with scale references and GPS-enabled timestamps. Flag openings that allow water ingress and install temporary covers only after documenting conditions.

Coordinate with adjusters and owners on expedited estimates for glass, roofing, and vehicle impacts. Mobilize teams with tempered glass replacement kits, tarps, and high-wind rated fasteners for temporary repairs. Log each address with the observed hail size band when possible. For precise NEXRAD-derived strike locations and the full hail track, subscribers can access the Strike Map to review the event damage zone and radar-derived impacts.