Silverton, TX Hail Storm – May 2026

Silverton, TX experienced a multi-zone hail-producing storm on May 26, 2026, producing a peak hail stone of 1.15 inches in a concluded event.

What Happened

NWS issued three separate severe thunderstorm warnings tied to the event. The first alert began at 1:04 PM CDT (18:04 UTC) citing 1.00-inch hail. A second warning followed at 1:29 PM CDT (18:29 UTC) again citing 1.00-inch hail. A final warning issued at 3:24 PM CDT (20:24 UTC) cited 0.75-inch hail. All three alerts were labeled as NWS warning only.

The warnings covered a multi-zone area around Silverton and tracked across portions of the local NWS warning area during the early to mid-afternoon. Radar-derived hail signatures were present in the warning intervals, and the event is now concluded.

Damage Assessment

No spotter-verified damage reports were included in the NWS warning messages for this event. The hail sizes reported in the warnings and the peak hail stone indicate an event concentrated in the small-to-moderate hail range.

Hail between roughly three-quarters of an inch and just over one inch commonly produces cosmetic damage to vehicle paint and can bruise asphalt roof shingles. Individual trees and soft solar panels may show dents or punctures at the upper end of that range. Roof granule loss and denting should be inspected on structures within the NWS warning area and along the radar-derived hail swath.

Where visible, hail accumulation on yard features and damage to vulnerable equipment should be documented with date-stamped photos and approximate locations. If no exterior damage is apparent, recommend returning for a follow-up inspection after winds or subsequent storms, as secondary impacts can appear later.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize inspections inside the NWS warning area and along the radar-derived hail swath. Start with high-value exposed surfaces: roofing, skylights, rooftop-mounted solar arrays, and vehicles. Use a consistent inspection form and measure representative hail impact diameters when possible. Photograph damage with a scale reference and record GPS coordinates for each observation.

When assessing roofing, look for score marks, bruised shingle tabs, and granule loss concentrated on windward exposures. For vehicles and metal equipment, photograph panel-level dents from multiple angles. Provide owners a clear scope of visible damage versus deferred observations. Maintain safety protocols for ladder and rooftop work and document any access limitations or deferred inspections.

For precise hail-track and impact-point mapping, see the Strike Map product for the paid report with radar-derived damage zone data and point-level strike detail.