July 2024 Central Florida Storms: 1.5″ Hail, Flash Floods & What Homeowners in Orlando Need to Know

Central Florida just took another beating. Since early July, severe storms dumped quarter-inch hail, gusted over 60 mph around Orlando and Tampa, and unleashed flash-flood lightning—all before the main hurricane season even peaks. These conditions threaten roofs more than many homeowners realize—and they demand immediate attention. In Apopka and across neighborhoods from East Orlando to Brandon in Greater Tampa Bay, we inspected properties with visible bruising on asphalt shingles, lifted ridge caps, and detached flashing. 

In more than a few cases, homeowners hadn’t noticed a thing—until we showed them photos from the roof. As always, we were on the ground this week, inspecting homes. Here’s what you need to know and do if your roof was under the radar during these storms.

 

What Just Hit Us (July 9–15, 2025)

 

  • July 9: Central Florida saw 60 mph wind gusts and quarter‑inch hail—many reported damaged shingles and flashing failures in Apopka and Orlando

  • July 13–14: Widespread evening storms brought heavy rain, small hail, and lightning—another round of impact and wind pressure .

  • July 14–15: Flash flood watches issued across the peninsula; the intense moisture increased hydrostatic pressure on roofing systems and attic spaces

 

Why This Matters for Your Roof

Hail Bruising — Even quarter-inch hail chips asphalt, dislodges granules, and dents metal — often unseen until leaks appear.

Wind Uplift — Gusts over 50 to 60 mph can lift and crack shingles near edges and penetrations. Loosened flashings become leak paths.Flash Flood/Burst Water — Ground-level flooding can cause water to back up into underlayment and soffits, softening the wood base.

 

What Every Central Florida Homeowner Can Do Next

  1. Schedule a Roof Inspection
    We offer rapid-response inspections—professional, photo-documented, and insurance-ready.

  2. Document Everything Now
    Capture dated photos of your roof, gutters, siding, and any interior signs of water intrusion.

  3. Watch for Delayed Damage
    Don’t wait for leaks—check ceilings, attic spots, and granule accumulation in gutters weekly.

  4. File Claims Quickly
    Florida homeowners have up to 3 years for storm claims—but early filings are stronger.

  5. Maintain Your Documentation
    Keep all inspection and repair records. This protects warranties and reinforces insurance claims.

How Everth Helps

At Everth Roofing, we don’t show up with a clipboard and pressure tactics. We show up with a ladder, a camera, and experience. We provide detailed, photo-backed inspections and walk homeowners through their condition—whether it leads to repairs, replacement, or nothing at all.
 
If you do end up needing help with an insurance claim, we don’t handle it directly—but we’ll give you the kind of documentation a qualified public adjuster or attorney can actually use. Our job is to report what we see, clearly and professionally.
 
Storms this month are a preview of what hurricane season brings. If your roof is older than five years, or showing signs of hail wear and wind uplift—it’s time for immediate action. Procrastination costs homeowners tens of thousands in hidden interior damage.