Van Horn, TX Hail Storm – June 2026

Van Horn, TX recorded a late-afternoon severe thunderstorm on June 14, 2026, producing peak hail to 2.08 inches and prompting a single NWS warning for the area.

What Happened

An NWS severe thunderstorm warning for the Van Horn area was issued at 2:58 PM CDT for 1-inch hail with NWS warning only confidence. The alert covered the single reporting zone and corresponded with a compact, high-reflectivity core moving through the metro in the late afternoon. Radar-detected hail signatures tracked across the warning area and the storm concluded later that day.

Radar detections indicated embedded hail cores and strong midlevel reflectivity gradients as the system passed Van Horn. No additional NWS alerts were issued for this cell beyond the 2:58 PM warning. Local storm activity subsided in the early evening.

Damage Assessment

Hail near 2 inches in diameter can damage vehicle body panels, break unprotected glass, and dent exposed metal fixtures. Properties directly under the storm core are at the highest risk for panel and shingle impact. Elevated or loosely secured outdoor equipment in the warning area is susceptible to impact damage.

Initial field observations for this event have not indicated widespread structural collapse or catastrophic loss in Van Horn. Focused damage is more likely on vehicles, rooftop shingles, solar arrays, and exposed HVAC components located along the storm path.

What Contractors Should Know

Inspect vehicles and roofing first in neighborhoods along the warning area. Photograph and catalog dents and punctures before any temporary repairs. Prioritize broken glass, compromised skylights, and rooftop penetrations that can admit water. Seal or tarp openings that threaten interior water entry.

Assess metal surfaces, HVAC condenser fins, and solar panels for denting and performance impact. Use lifting equipment or staged access for roof inspections to limit further damage. Record GPS-tagged photos and time-stamped notes for each inspection site to support claims and repair planning.

The paid Strike Map delivers the precise hail track and the damage zone for the Van Horn event.