Marathon, TX Hail Storm – April 2026

What Happened

Marathon, TX saw a hail-producing storm on April 3, 2026, with the largest verified hail reaching 1.75 inches. The event concluded the same evening.

The only NWS alert tied to this storm came at 5:25 PM CDT, when dual-polarization radar flagged 1.75-inch hail in the warning area. Radar support was the basis for the hail call. No additional alerts were listed for this single-zone event.

Storm coverage remained focused on the Marathon area. The late-afternoon timing placed the hail threat during the day’s heating cycle, and the reported size stayed near the upper end of damaging hail for exposed surfaces.

Damage Assessment

Hail at 1.75 inches can dent vehicle hoods, crack windshield glass, and bruise or strip leaves from trees and shrubs. Roof impacts are often concentrated on softer materials, aging shingles, vents, gutters, and ridge edges.

Metal panels, skylights, and solar equipment can also show impact marks after hail in this size range. Light-gauge siding and exterior trim may take damage where the storm crossed directly overhead. Any vehicles parked outside during the warning area window should be checked for impacts on horizontal surfaces and glass.

In a small-town setting like Marathon, damage patterns often depend on where the storm core passed and how long hail fell at a given address. Short bursts can still leave visible pitting on outdoor fixtures, patio covers, and AC fins.

What Contractors Should Know

Start with a roofline and exterior walkaround in the immediate Marathon area tied to the storm time. Look for granule loss, cracked tabs, bruised soft metals, lifted flashing, and impact marks on vents, pipe boots, and chimney caps. On metal roofs, note dents by slope and panel line. On asphalt systems, separate hail impact from wind wear and older maintenance issues.

Document elevations, slopes, and secondary surfaces. Photograph gutters, downspouts, window screens, siding, fences, and outdoor units. Vehicles, pergolas, shed roofs, and skylights can help confirm the hail footprint when roof evidence is limited. For commercial properties, check HVAC housings, rooftop membrane punctures, and exposed rooftop accessories before closing the field file.

Field teams should also track the storm’s local timing against the 5:25 PM CDT radar alert. That helps narrow the canvass window and keeps inspections aligned with the reported hail-producing period. If the property sits near the edge of the warning area, verify whether impacts are isolated or part of a broader path.

For precise hail track data, review the Strike Map.