Mico, TX Hail Storm – April 2026

What Happened

Mico, TX saw a concluded hail event on April 12, 2026, with peak hail reaching 1.25 inches. The storm produced multiple NWS alert areas through the evening and into the early morning.

The first alert came at 7:41 PM CDT with 1.5-inch hail in the warning area. Additional hail alerts followed at 8:25 PM CDT for 1.25 inches, 8:27 PM CDT for 1.75 inches, and 9:23 PM CDT for 1.5 inches. Radar-detected hail signatures later appeared at 9:50 PM CDT for 1 inch, 10:20 PM CDT for 0.75 inch, and 11:05 PM CDT for 1.25 inch.

The warning area remained active after midnight with another 1-inch alert at 10:41 PM CDT, 11:36 PM CDT, and 12:34 AM CDT, plus a 1.5-inch alert at 2:18 AM CDT. The final alert came at 5:01 AM CDT with radar-detected 1-inch hail. The sequence shows a long-lived hail producer across the Mico area.

Damage Assessment

Hail between 1 and 1.25 inches can damage asphalt shingles, knock granules loose, and leave visible impact marks on roof slopes, vents, and soft metals. On vehicles, hail of this size can dent hoods, roofs, and trim. It can also crack skylights and brittle plastic covers.

The larger 1.5- to 1.75-inch hail values in the warning area point to a higher-end hail threat during parts of the storm. That size range can produce more frequent roof calls, broken window screens, and more obvious siding and gutter impacts where the storm core crossed exposed properties.

In a multi-zone event like this, damage can vary block by block. Some roofs may show only light bruising. Others along the hail track may show concentrated impact marks on the windward side, ridge caps, and metal fixtures. Outbuildings, patios, and commercial flat roofs should be checked for membrane strikes and clogged drainage from hail debris.

What Contractors Should Know

This event covered a wide hail range, from 0.75 inch radar-detected hail to 1.75 inches in the NWS warning area. Field teams should focus first on roof slopes with the most direct exposure, then move to gutters, downspouts, soft metals, vents, AC fins, and skylights. On asphalt systems, inspect for bruising, edge wear, and granule loss. On metal systems, look for clean dents that line up with the hail path.

Crews should also separate storm impact by time of passage. The evening alerts and the later overnight alerts suggest more than one phase of hail in the same general area. That means one property can show mixed damage patterns, with some elevations taking heavier hits than others. Use exterior findings to guide interior checks on ceiling staining, attic moisture, and window leakage where hail struck roof accessories.

For estimates, document roof type, slope, age, and every impact surface in the order it was hit. Photograph each side of the structure, then move to detached buildings, parked vehicles, and site fixtures. In Mico, the combination of 1-inch to 1.75-inch hail in the warning area supports a careful inspection of residential, ranch, and light commercial properties after the storm.