Balmorhea, TX Hail Storm – June 2025

Balmorhea, TX saw a concluded hail storm on June 30, 2025, with hail verified at up to 1 inch. The storm crossed the area in the late afternoon under a single severe thunderstorm alert.

What Happened

The event was tied to one NWS alert issued at 3:44 PM CDT on June 30. Dual-polarization radar showed confidence for 1-inch hail in the Balmorhea area.

The alert window placed the storm in the local warning area during the afternoon and early evening period. No additional hail alerts were listed for this storm. The report is now concluded.

Storm timing was straightforward. The warning covered the period when the core passed through the Balmorhea area, with the strongest hail signal centered on the 1-inch size threshold.

Damage Assessment

Hail at 1 inch can leave visible impact on exposed roofing, soft metals, vents, siding, and outdoor equipment. Asphalt shingles may show granule loss. Roof edges, ridge caps, and flashing are common inspection points after this size hail.

Vehicles parked outside can show dents on hoods, roofs, and mirrors. Screens, patio covers, skylights, and AC fins can also take hits. Damage can vary block by block, even when the hail size is the same across the broader warning area.

For property owners, the main field question is whether the surface was exposed long enough to take repeated strikes. A short burst of 1-inch hail can still produce concentrated impacts on weak points. Larger losses are less common at this size than with 1.5-inch hail or greater, but inspection is still warranted.

What Contractors Should Know

Field crews in Balmorhea should focus on exposed roof planes, ridge lines, penetrations, and metal trim. A 1-inch hail event calls for close checks on vents, pipe boots, soft aluminum components, and any pre-existing wear that could mask fresh impact. On metal roofs, look for new dimples and coating loss. On composite shingles, document bruising, granule displacement, and edge damage.

Exterior walkthroughs should include gutters, downspouts, window screens, fence caps, and evaporative or HVAC units. In a single-zone storm report like this, the warning area can be broader than the actual hail path, so site-level inspection matters. If claims work is tied to this event, record the date, local time window, and a clear set of photos from each elevation.

Crews should also separate cosmetic marks from functional damage. A 1-inch hail event can leave dents without immediate failure, but it can still affect flashings, seal points, and accessories. When multiple surfaces were exposed, compare the north, west, and roof-facing elevations to identify the strongest strike pattern.

For precise hail track data, review the Strike Map.