Bishop, TX Hail Storm – April 2026

What Happened

Bishop, Texas, was hit by a hail storm on April 4, 2026. The peak hail size reached 1.25 inches during the late afternoon, with the main alert issued at 5:14 PM CDT.

The storm was tracked with dual-polarization radar and NEXRAD hail detection. One severe thunderstorm alert covered this single-zone event. The radar signal supported 1.25-inch hail within the warning area as the storm moved through the Bishop metro area.

The event is concluded. No additional alerts are listed for this storm after the 5:14 PM CDT warning period.

Damage Assessment

Hail around 1.25 inches is large enough to break or bruise soft-surface materials. Roof impacts can include cracked shingles, displaced granules, and damage to vents, ridge caps, and pipe boots. Light metal fixtures and exposed trim can also show marks from repeated strikes.

Vehicles parked outdoors may carry dents on hoods, roofs, mirrors, and window trim. Window screens, skylights, and patio covers can also show impact damage when hail falls in a concentrated path. On single-zone storms, the heaviest damage usually follows the narrow corridor where the strongest hail core passed through Bishop.

Field crews should expect mixed conditions across short distances. One block can show only scattered marks while another has clear hail impact on roofs, siding, and soft metals. Water intrusion checks matter after any hail event with stones above 1 inch, especially on older roofs or surfaces already under wear.

What Contractors Should Know

Use the report date, April 4, 2026, when grouping inspections and sorting service calls. The storm window centers on late afternoon conditions, with the primary alert at 5:14 PM CDT. That timing helps separate this event from any later rainfall or wind-related claims in the same area.

In Bishop, prioritize roof slopes, north- and west-facing exposures, and any structures with aging asphalt shingles or lightweight metal components. Check for collateral hits on AC fins, gutters, downspouts, skylights, and fence caps. Photograph impact marks with clear scale references. Note block-by-block variation. A short hail path can still produce a narrow band of repeatable damage.

Keep claim notes specific to the event. Record the observed hail size, visible impact points, and the street names covered by the warning area. Do not generalize damage across the metro area without field evidence. For route planning, the Strike Map shows the precise hail track for this Bishop storm.