Olney, TX Hail Storm – June 2026

Olney, TX — Early morning June 7, 2026, a convective storm passed through the Olney area and produced hail. The event concluded after a short, intense window of activity.

What Happened

The storm moved through Olney in the early morning hours of June 7. The National Weather Service issued three separate alerts for the same storm cell within a 44-minute span. Alert times and estimates were:

• 3:56 AM CDT — warning issued for 0.75-inch hail; NWS warning only.
• 4:26 AM CDT — warning issued for 0.75-inch hail; NWS warning only.
• 4:40 AM CDT — warning issued for 0.75-inch hail; NWS warning only.

Warnings covered a localized NWS warning area across and immediately surrounding Olney. The warning sequence indicates repeated radar signatures prompting new polygons as the cell tracked through the area. The storm is no longer active in the Olney metro.

Damage Assessment

Hail in this size class typically produces cosmetic and limited structural effects. Expect denting and paint damage to unprotected vehicles. Asphalt shingle roofs may show granular loss and isolated bruising on older or marginally attached shingles. Window and skylight damage is uncommon but possible where hail strikes directly at shallow angles. Irrigation hardware, air-conditioning condenser fins, and exposed PV panels are susceptible to localized impact marks.

Inspections should prioritize photographic documentation and measurement of remaining hail fragments where available. Record vehicle locations and visible roof damage by address within the NWS warning area. Avoid attributing widespread structural failure to this event without site-specific evidence.

What Contractors Should Know

Safety first. Perform an initial visual survey from the ground to locate obvious dents, broken glass, or displaced roofing material. Use dated photos and a short written triage log for each address. Prioritize tarping needs where interior water intrusion is present or likely. For roofing work, start with a conservative assessment of granule loss and nail pull on representative shingles rather than wholesale replacement estimates.

Provide concise, address-specific estimates. Note the NWS warning area and the three alert times when documenting scope for insurers and clients. Inspect HVAC condensers, gutters, and solar arrays for impact damage. Keep a measured sample of hail fragments and a clear photo of scale for each job file.

Purchase the Strike Map for this storm to obtain the paid, radar-derived hail track and damage zone for precise strike locations.