North Richland Hills, TX Hail Storm – May 2026

A late-afternoon hail storm moved through North Richland Hills, Texas on May 25, 2026, producing a peak stone of 2.39 inches and strong radar hail signatures. The event produced multiple NWS hail alerts and at least one spotter-verified report inside the warning area.

What Happened

NEXRAD dual-polarization radar detected repeated hail returns across the North Richland Hills warning area in the late afternoon. The National Weather Service issued three distinct hail alerts tied to the same storm cluster: a radar-derived hail detection of 1.31 inches at 3:47 PM CDT (20:47 UTC), a 1.14-inch radar detection at 4:09 PM CDT (21:09 UTC), and a 2.10-inch radar detection at 4:48 PM CDT (21:48 UTC). These radar-derived alerts tracked along the storm's forward motion and were concentrated over the city limits during the late-afternoon to early-evening transition.

Field observations were reported during the event. An mPING spotter reported approximately 1.00-inch hail at 3:52 PM CDT (20:52 UTC), a location inside the active NWS warning area. The spotter observation aligns with the earlier radar detections and indicates surface impact in populated neighborhoods. Radar returns show the strongest signatures near the final NWS alert at 4:48 PM CDT, while the earlier alerts captured the storm intensifying as it crossed into North Richland Hills.

Damage Assessment

Surface impact evidence is limited but specific. The mPING spotter-verified report of roughly 1.00-inch hail at 3:52 PM CDT documents measurable hailfall on streets and yards within the city. NEXRAD hail detections later in the sequence showed larger radar-derived stones moving through the same warning area, indicating potential for more severe localized impacts where those returns crossed populated blocks.

No additional public local storm reports were recorded in the immediate dataset beyond the mPING observation. No municipal damage surveys have been published for North Richland Hills in this dataset. Where radar-derived hail detections increased in intensity near 4:48 PM CDT, expect concentrated zones of roof and vehicle exposure along the storm track inside the NWS warning area. Document condition with time-stamped photos and precise location notes when assessing claims or estimating repair scope.

What Contractors Should Know

Inspect roofs, vehicles, and exterior fixtures on properties that were inside the NWS warning area during the late-afternoon period on May 25. Start with properties nearest to the spotter-reported location at 3:52 PM CDT and expand inspections along the storm's forward path, giving priority to areas where NEXRAD hail detections were reported at 3:47 PM, 4:09 PM, and 4:48 PM CDT. Photograph all observed damage with a scale reference and capture multiple angles. Record the time and GPS coordinates for each damaged item.

Pay attention to hail-rings, shingle granule loss, dent patterns on metal trim, and windshield chips. For roofing, perform a hands-on assessment where safe access is available. Use lift access or drone imagery to confirm soft spots and fracture lines in asphalt shingles. For vehicles, note clustered dents and replaceable trim versus structural panel damage. Include a clear description of the inspection path tied to the NWS warning area when preparing estimates.