Higgins, TX Hail Warning – March 2026

What Happened

Higgins, TX was under a sequence of NWS hail warnings on March 10, 2026. The storm area moved through the afternoon and into early evening, with the strongest warning at 4:06 PM CDT calling for 1.25-inch hail.

Four alerts were issued in total. The first came at 3:38 PM CDT with a 1-inch hail threat. The second, at 4:06 PM CDT, increased the hail size to 1.25 inches. A third warning followed at 4:32 PM CDT with the same 1.25-inch hail size. The final alert was issued at 5:49 PM CDT and carried a 1-inch hail threat.

All four alerts carried warning-only confidence. No radar or spotter confirmation was included in the alert record. This page reflects the warning sequence for the Higgins metro area, not a ground report of hail at a specific point.

Damage Assessment

Hail in the 1-inch to 1.25-inch range is large enough to drive roof, siding, gutter, and exterior trim claims across exposed residential and commercial property. Asphalt shingles can show bruising or granule loss. Metal surfaces can show denting on vents, downspouts, soft metals, and HVAC accessories.

Vehicles parked outdoors during the warning window can carry impact marks on hoods, roofs, mirrors, and glass. Screens, skylights, patio covers, and window frames are also common inspection points after a warning sequence like this. The repeated 1-inch and 1.25-inch alerts suggest multiple passes through the same general area during the afternoon period.

For contractors, the main field task is separating storm timing from site timing. The warnings began at 3:38 PM CDT and continued through 5:49 PM CDT, so inspections should focus on properties with exposure during that span. Roof slopes facing the incoming storm path, unsecured outdoor equipment, and light-gauge exterior components deserve priority.

What Contractors Should Know

Start with roof edges, penetrations, and soft metal accents. On 1-inch to 1.25-inch hail events, damage is often scattered rather than uniform. That pattern can leave visible hits on vents, caps, flashing, and gutter faces while shingles show only subtle bruising. Walk the full exterior before moving to close roof checks. Record each impact point with location and orientation.

Use the warning times to frame canvass work. The first alert reached Higgins at 3:38 PM CDT, and the final alert was not issued until 5:49 PM CDT. Properties with afternoon occupancy, open lots, or parked fleet vehicles should be near the top of the inspection list. Focus on commercial roofs, metal canopies, service entrances, and any asset left exposed during the warning window.

For estimates, keep the hail size range separate from the observed loss until the site visit is complete. A 1.25-inch warning does not mean every property in the area took the same impact. It gives a starting point for field triage, not a finished scope. Contractors should document roof material, slope, age, and accessory exposure before assigning repair depth.

Higgins, TX Hail Warning – March 2026

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What Happened

Damage Assessment

What Contractors Should Know

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