By Ronnie Elliott, Owner & Licensed Roofing Contractor, Alron Construction — Published 2026-05-20 · Storm Damage · 6 min read
If your Oviedo home was in the path of the May 12, 2026 Seminole storm, the most useful first step is a free photo-documented roof inspection. Hail bruising and broken shingle seals from this kind of event are usually not visible from the ground, but they progress into leaks as summer storms arrive.
FOX 35 Orlando reported a storm system moved through Seminole and Orange counties on May 12, 2026, bringing heavy rain and hail. Marble-sized hail was documented in Lake Mary (photographer Noah Bergren), and the storm cell tracked from Oviedo toward Chuluota — placing Oviedo neighborhoods squarely in the impact zone.
Oviedo's continued growth means a wide mix of roof ages on a single street. Newer master-planned communities around Oviedo on the Park and Live Oak Reserve sit next to established neighborhoods with 15–25 year-old shingle systems. The same storm hits both populations differently.
The National Weather Service classifies a thunderstorm as severe at one-inch hail diameter. Marble-sized hail is typically just under that threshold — but smaller hail doesn't mean no damage. Smaller hail still bruises older asphalt shingles, dents soft metal (vents, gutters, flashing), and combined with thunderstorm wind gusts can break the sealant bonds that hold each shingle course in place.
The danger of broken seals is that the shingle looks fine the day after the storm. It's still in place. There's no visible tear. But during the next significant summer thunderstorm, that unsealed shingle is the first one to lift — and once it lifts, the wind tears it off. What the May 12 storm did to your roof may not show up as a leak until July.
Look at your gutters and downspouts for granule accumulation. A meaningful pile of dark sandy material in the bottom of a downspout splash block is a signal the protective granules have been knocked off the shingles above.
Inspect any soft metal you can see safely: gutter end caps, gutter aprons, roof-mounted vents, attic gable vents. Hail dimples on these surfaces are usually the most obvious sign that hail impact occurred at all.
Look at the roof slopes from the ground. Lifted or torn shingles are visible from below if you know what to look for. So is any granule streak — a darker stripe down a shingle where the protective layer has been displaced.
Check the attic for daylight, dampness, or fresh water stains. Even if the storm didn't cause a leak directly, broken seals can show up days or weeks later when a normal Florida afternoon thunderstorm rolls through.
The next move is documentation. A licensed Alron Construction inspector physically accesses the roof, photographs each slope, checks flashing points, examines soft metal and gutters, and provides a written report with photos. The inspection itself is not a claim — no insurance company is contacted, and there's no obligation to take any next step.
What you do with that report is entirely your decision. If damage is present, the documentation supports a claim if you choose to file one. If no damage is present, you have a written record of your roof's condition that protects you for the next storm.
Florida Statute 627.70132 sets specific reporting timelines for windstorm and hurricane claims. Those timelines vary by carrier and policy type. We do not advise on filing decisions or your specific deadlines. For that, consult your insurance carrier directly or a licensed Florida public adjuster.
Yes. FOX 35 Orlando reported a Seminole County storm on May 12, 2026 with heavy rain and hail, including marble-sized hail documented in Lake Mary. The storm cell tracked from Oviedo toward Chuluota. Whether your specific home was hit depends on the cell path through your neighborhood — a free photo-documented inspection is the only way to know.
Yes. Hail at any size can bruise older asphalt shingles and dent soft metal (vents, gutters, flashing). Thunderstorm wind gusts in any severe storm can also break the shingle sealant bonds even where no impact bruising occurs. The shingle stays visually in place but lifts and fails in the next strong storm.
Yes. Alron Construction is a licensed Florida roofing and general contractor (CCC1328819 and CGC1515789) serving Oviedo, Winter Springs, Chuluota, Lake Mary, and the broader Seminole County corridor. We provide free photo-documented roof inspections with no obligation.
Florida Statute 627.70132 sets specific reporting timelines for windstorm and hurricane claims. Deadlines and policy terms vary by insurance carrier and policy type. We are not attorneys or public adjusters and do not advise on filing decisions. For your specific deadlines, consult your insurance carrier directly or a licensed Florida public adjuster.
Alron Construction, LLC: Licensed Florida Roofing Contractor (CCC1328819) and Certified General Contractor (CGC1515789). Office: 300 N Cocoa Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32922. Call (321) 639-0911 for a free, photo-documented roof inspection. Serving Brevard, Volusia, Seminole, Orange, and Osceola counties since 2008. A+ BBB rated, 244+ verified Google reviews, veteran-owned (SDVOSB).
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