By Ronnie Elliott, Owner & Licensed Roofing Contractor, Alron Construction — Published 2026-05-20 · Storm Damage · 6 min read
If your Port Orange home was in the path of the May 15–16, 2026 Volusia thunderstorms, start with a free photo-documented roof inspection. Most hail and wind damage on Florida asphalt shingles is not visible from the ground, and the documentation establishes the condition of your roof today regardless of what you choose to do next.
Severe thunderstorms swept across Central Florida on May 15 and 16, 2026, bringing hail, strong winds, lightning, and heavy rain. The system was significant enough to temporarily halt the Welcome to Rockville music festival in Daytona Beach — one of the largest annual events on the Florida coast. Volusia County, including Port Orange, Daytona Beach, and Daytona Beach Shores, was inside the impact corridor.
Whether your specific home was hit depends on which storm cells crossed your neighborhood. Storm tracks are rarely uniform across a county, and the path can vary by a few miles between unaffected and significantly impacted streets.
On a Florida asphalt shingle roof, most storm damage is not visible from below. Hail bruises the mat under the shingle granules without leaving an obvious mark. Wind breaks the sealant strip that bonds each shingle course to the one below it — the shingle stays in place visually, but the seal is gone. The next strong summer storm lifts and tears those unsealed shingles off entirely.
Soft metal — vents, gutter aprons, drip edge, valley flashing — dents from hail in a way that's much more obvious if you walk close to it but easy to miss from the yard. Granule loss shows up first in the gutters and downspouts: dark sandy accumulation is a strong signal.
Walk the perimeter of your home and look up at the roof slopes. Note any visibly lifted, torn, or missing shingles. Photograph anything that looks off — even from a distance.
Check your gutters and downspouts for accumulated granules. A small handful is normal wear; a meaningful pile after one storm is a signal.
Look at the soft metal you can see safely: gutter aprons, gutter end caps, roof-mounted vents, attic vents on the gable ends. Dents and dimples on these surfaces typically mean hail impact.
Check inside the attic if you can access it safely. Water stains, daylight visible through the roof deck, or new dampness around penetrations are all signs water is finding a path in.
Do not climb on the roof. Even an undamaged Florida roof is dangerous to walk on — especially after rain. A licensed roof inspector with the right equipment and experience is the safe option.
Start with a free photo-documented inspection. A licensed Alron Construction inspector accesses the roof safely, photographs each slope and key flashing point, and provides a written report whether or not damage is found. The inspection itself is not an insurance claim — no insurance company is contacted, and there is no obligation to do anything with the report.
If damage is present and you decide to file an insurance claim, the report supports that process. 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 reporting timelines for windstorm and hurricane claims. Those timelines vary by carrier and policy. We do not advise on filing decisions or specific deadlines — for that, consult your insurance carrier directly or a licensed Florida public adjuster.
Storm-chasing contractors flood Florida storm zones after major events. Some are reputable. Many are not. Florida Statute 489.147 prohibits contractors from offering to waive, discount, or absorb your insurance deductible — that is insurance fraud and a third-degree felony for the contractor. Anyone offering to do that is breaking the law.
Before signing any contract or letting any contractor on your roof, verify their Florida license number at myfloridalicense.com. Alron's licenses are CCC1328819 (Roofing) and CGC1515789 (General).
Yes. FOX 35 Orlando reported severe thunderstorms with hail, strong winds, lightning, and heavy rain across Volusia County on May 15–16, 2026. The same system temporarily halted the Welcome to Rockville festival in Daytona Beach. Whether your specific roof took damage depends on the storm cell path — a free photo-documented inspection is the only way to know for sure.
The Volusia County impact zone covered Port Orange ZIPs 32127, 32128, and 32129, plus Daytona Beach (32114, 32118) and Daytona Beach Shores. Coverage was not uniform — the cell path determines which neighborhoods within those ZIPs were actually hit.
No. Alron Construction is a licensed roofing and general contractor, not a public adjuster. We do not file claims, interpret your policy, or advise on whether to file. We provide free photo-documented inspections; what you do with the report is your decision. For questions about your specific policy, consult your insurance carrier or a licensed Florida public adjuster.
Florida Statute 627.70132 sets specific reporting timelines for windstorm and hurricane claims. Deadlines and terms vary by carrier and policy type. We are not attorneys or public adjusters and do not advise on filing decisions. Consult your insurance carrier directly or a licensed Florida public adjuster for your specific deadlines.
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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