Follett, TX Hail Storm – June 2026

Follett, TX experienced severe hail on June 8, 2026, with a peak measured at 3.74 inches during a late-afternoon to early-evening thunderstorm. The storm produced a sequence of NWS warnings and radar-detected hail cells across the town and immediate outskirts.

What Happened

The storm developed in late afternoon and progressed through early evening. NWS warnings and radar products captured six discrete alert updates across the event:

• June 8 · 4:22 PM CDT – NWS warning only reported 1.0-inch hail.
• June 8 · 4:40 PM CDT – NWS warning only reported 0.75-inch hail.
• June 8 · 5:12 PM CDT – dual-polarization radar detected 1.2-inch hail.
• June 8 · 5:40 PM CDT – dual-polarization radar detected 1.8-inch hail.
• June 8 · 6:12 PM CDT – dual-polarization radar detected 3.02-inch hail.
• June 8 · 7:11 PM CDT – NWS warning only reported 1.0-inch hail.

Radar detections indicate intensification between about 5:00 PM and 6:15 PM CDT, when hail diameters grew above 1 inch and a radar-detected core exceeded 3 inches. The event is concluded. Local NWS warning areas were issued at multiple times during the progression of the storm; portions of those warning polygons covered Follett and nearby rural sections.

Damage Assessment

Observed hail sizes on warnings and on radar extended from under 1 inch to over 3 inches. Hail at or above golf-ball size and larger can fracture glazing, severely dent vehicle panels, and remove roofing granules. In a small town with residential housing and agricultural operations like Follett, primary exposures include parked vehicles, unshielded roofing on single-story residences, and exposed farm machinery.

Radar-detected cores above 3 inches correspond to concentrated swaths where impacts are most likely to be severe. Expect localized outcomes such as broken skylights, punctured siding on older structures, and significant cosmetic and structural damage to light agricultural equipment. Field confirmation and targeted inspections will determine exact loss locations and severity.

What Contractors Should Know

Safety first. Prioritize documented inspections of roofs, gutters, skylights, and HVAC units before any repair work. Photograph damage with date-stamped images, note coordinates or addresses, and catalog by priority level. Use temporary coverings for open roof areas and protect interior assets before committing to permanent repairs.

Estimate planning should account for widespread panel and shingle replacement where radar-detected hail exceeded 1.5 inches. For cores detected above 3 inches, budget for full-panel replacement, window glazing, and vehicle dent repair. Coordinate with property owners on insurance documentation and provide clear scopes that separate temporary stabilization from full remediation.