Zephyr, TX Hail Storm – June 2026

Zephyr, TX experienced a concluded hailstorm on June 6, 2026, producing a peak hailstone of 2.27 inches and a multi-zone radar-derived hail track. The event generated two NWS warning areas in the early evening with multiple radar hail detections.

What Happened

The storm developed into a hail-producing cell in the late afternoon and tracked across the Zephyr metro area in the early evening. NWS issued two warning areas tied to dual-polarization radar hail detection: the first at 5:23 PM CDT noting stones near 1.8 inches and the second at 6:48 PM CDT noting stones near 1.18 inches. Radar data show stronger returns along a concentrated swath through town during the 5:00–7:00 PM window. The event is concluded. The aggregate report covers multiple zones within the Zephyr warning areas and summarizes the radar-detected hail sequence and timing.

Damage Assessment

Radar-derived hail sizes in Zephyr included stones well above typical yard-hail and into the large-stone category. Large hail of this character commonly damages asphalt shingles by bruising and granule loss, dents metal roof panels and siding, shatters or chips vehicle glass and solar panels, and can breach unprotected skylights. Observed radar returns place the most intense hail activity along the central hail track through residential and light commercial areas of Zephyr. Inspections in those neighborhoods should prioritize roofing, vehicle fleets, exposed HVAC units, and any external instrumentation or solar arrays.

Document condition with scale references and location tags. Photograph roof edges, eaves, and downspouts where impact marks are concentrated. Note that roof granule loss can be subtle in a single visit and may require close, methodical checks or infrared follow-up for underlying membrane damage.

What Contractors Should Know

Start with a safety-first field assessment. Confirm structural access and use fall protection on sloped surfaces. Tarping is appropriate where immediate exposure exists. Prioritize triage of properties on the radar-derived hail track and inside the NWS warning areas issued for the event. For roofs, inspect starter courses, ridge caps, vents, plumbing stacks, and flashings for split or punctured shingles and indentations. Record measurements of dent diameters and match them to vehicle and fixture damage for insurer documentation.

For scope and estimates, separate cosmetic denting from penetrative damage. Check HVAC condenser fins, solar modules, and rain gutters for deformation that affects function. Provide clients with clear photographic logs and a short timeline referencing the June 6 early-evening event. Coordinate with adjusters and schedule necessary repairs in order of safety risk and exposure.

For a precise radar-derived hail track and paid damage zone mapping, consult the Strike Map product.