Mertzon, TX Hail Storm – August 2025

Mertzon, TX was hit by a concluded hail storm on 2025-08-04, with peak verified hail reaching 2 inches. The multi-zone event produced three NWS alert areas across late afternoon and early evening.

What Happened

The first alert area came in at 5:11 PM CDT with 1.75-inch hail. Radar and spotter verification supported that call. A second alert area followed at 5:24 PM CDT, with dual-polarization radar detecting 2-inch hail near Mertzon. The final alert area was issued at 6:09 PM CDT and included 1-inch hail, again supported by radar and spotter verification.

The storm moved through in a short window. The alert sequence shows a progression from large hail to the peak 2-inch report, then a later area with smaller hail. The event is concluded.

Damage Assessment

Hail in the 1-inch to 2-inch range can affect a wide mix of exterior surfaces in Mertzon. Roof shingles can show bruising, granule loss, cracking, or displaced tabs. Soft metal components can dent. Screens, vents, gutters, and downspouts often show impact marks first. Vehicle damage can range from minor pitting to visible dents on horizontal panels.

The 1.75-inch and 2-inch reports point to a hail threat above common repair thresholds for asphalt roofs, painted trim, skylights, and thin gauge metal. The later 1-inch area still supports inspection on nearby structures, especially on older roofs and exposed accessories. Localized damage can vary block to block inside the warning area.

Any field visit should include a full roof slope check, elevations facing the storm path, and attention to soft metals, window screens, and HVAC fins. Photographs should capture impact marks, broken edges, and matched directional damage. Contractors working in the area should expect mixed loss patterns across the storm track, not a uniform result from one end of town to the other.

For occupied homes, garages, carports, and commercial flat roofs, document the date, the time of visible impact, and the exact surface affected. Pair ground photos with exterior structure views. Where slope conditions allow, note shingle creases, exposed mat, cracked seal strips, and fresh dents on flashings and roof penetrations. In commercial settings, inspect membrane seams, rooftop units, and metal coping.

What Contractors Should Know

The alert sequence places the largest hail in the middle of the event, with a 2-inch report at 5:24 PM CDT. Contractors should treat properties inside the storm path as separate inspection targets, especially where one site may have seen 1-inch hail and another a larger cell within minutes. The mixed hail sizes support a block-level canvass rather than a single broad damage assumption.

Crews should prioritize roofs, gutters, siding, window systems, and exterior metal on the first pass. Use consistent photo sets and note orientation to the storm path. Vehicles, patio covers, and detached structures need separate review. If you are documenting a claim file, keep the inspection sequence tied to the time of storm arrival and the specific hail size observed at each address.