Matador, TX Hail Storm – June 2026

StormSnipe recorded hail up to 3.41 inches in Matador, TX on June 11, 2026. The event produced repeated radar-detected hail signatures and multiple NWS warnings across the evening.

What Happened

The storm produced a sequence of 10 NWS alerts between 6:20 PM CDT and 11:48 PM CDT on June 11, 2026. Dual-polarization radar (NEXRAD) detected hail on seven of those alerts. Three alerts were issued as NWS warning only with no radar-derived size estimate. Radar-derived alerts reported estimated stone sizes ranging roughly from 1.0 inch to 1.98 inches during the alert window. Key alert times and estimates included 6:20 PM CDT (radar-detected, ~1.87-inch estimate), 6:35 PM CDT (radar-detected, ~1.56-inch estimate), 7:46 PM CDT (radar-detected, ~1.00-inch estimate), and a late radar detection at 11:48 PM CDT (~1.98-inch estimate). The pattern shows intermittent strong returns interspersed with warning-only polygons from the NWS. The event is concluded.

Damage Assessment

Stones larger than 3 inches present an elevated risk to roofs, skylights, and unshielded glass in the Matador area. Asphalt-shingle roofs can experience fractured or missing shingles where large stones struck, and repeated impacts increase the likelihood of accelerated granule loss. Metal roofing and siding are likely to show dents and deformation at impact locations. Vehicles parked outdoors in the affected corridors may sustain panel dents, broken mirrors, and cracked glass. Agricultural assets and exposed equipment are similarly at risk for impact damage.

Field crews should prioritize inspection of single-pane windows, skylights, and rooftop-mounted equipment. Satellite dishes, HVAC units, and solar arrays commonly show localized impact points that indicate stones reached vulnerable angles or blew sideways into structures. Survey for concentrated impact clusters near the reported alert corridors where radar-detected returns were strongest.

What Contractors Should Know

First-pass inspections should document roof conditions with dated photos and GPS-tagged locations. Record hail patterns, hail size estimates from measurements on soft surfaces or recovered stones, and exact times observed. For roofs, note bruising, granule loss, exposed substrate, and any displaced flashings. For vehicles, take multiple-angle photos of dents and broken glass. Work in pairs for roof access and follow OSHA guidance for fall protection.

Coordinate promptly with property owners and insurers to establish scope and priority. Temporary tarps may be needed for roofs with open penetration or visible through-roof damage. For claims, deliver a clear, itemized scope showing estimated sizes observed in the field, locations, and repair recommendations. Consider targeted repairs for isolated damage and full-replacement estimates where impact density indicates widespread roofing failure. Use the paid Strike Map for precise hail track and damage zone mapping to guide targeted inspections and claims routing.