Fort Stockton, TX Hail Storm – June 2026

Fort Stockton, Texas experienced a concluded severe hail event on June 28, 2026, producing radar-detected hail up to 2.72 inches during an early evening multi-alert sequence. The storm generated five NWS alerts over a three-hour span and produced a measurable hail track across the metro.

What Happened

The storm developed late afternoon and produced its strongest radar signatures in the early evening. NWS issued five alerts tied to the system. Four alerts were based on dual-polarization NEXRAD radar hail detection. One alert was an NWS warning-only notification.

Alert timeline (local times):

• June 28 · 5:57 PM CDT (22:57 UTC) – 1.64-inch hail – radar-detected by dual-polarization NEXRAD.
• June 28 · 6:46 PM CDT (23:46 UTC) – 2.20-inch hail – radar-detected by dual-polarization NEXRAD.
• June 28 · 6:51 PM CDT (23:51 UTC) – 2.45-inch hail – radar-detected by dual-polarization NEXRAD.
• June 28 · 7:26 PM CDT (00:26 UTC) – 1.52-inch hail – radar-detected by dual-polarization NEXRAD.
• June 28 · 8:29 PM CDT (01:29 UTC) – 0.88-inch hail – NWS warning only within the warning area.

Peak radar returns occurred between 6:46 PM and 6:51 PM CDT. The sequence represents a concentrated period of large-hail potential within the Fort Stockton metro before the storm weakened and concluded after 8:29 PM CDT.

Damage Assessment

Hail sizes during the event ranged from roughly 0.88 inch to 2.72 inches across the mapped track. Hail near or above 2.5 inches is capable of penetrating asphalt shingles, breaking skylights and solar panels, and causing severe dents to vehicle bodywork. For this event, properties exposed during the 6:46 PM–6:51 PM window face the highest risk of such damage.

Smaller hail near 0.88 inch typically produces cosmetic damage to siding, paint, and soft metal on vehicles. Shingle granule loss, cracked gutters, and scuffed exterior finishes are likely where radar-detected returns were sustained later in the evening. Roof systems with existing granular loss or loose flashing are especially vulnerable to accelerated failure following impacts of this size.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize inspections for addresses that were within the Fort Stockton metro during the early evening peak. Start with visible roof damage indicators: missing or broken shingles, concentrated granule loss, damaged flashing, and punctured vents or skylights. Photograph damage from multiple angles and include timestamps. For vehicles, document dent patterns and cracked glass. Use the radar timing window of 6:46 PM–6:51 PM CDT to sequence claims and allocate crews.

Establish triage-based workflows. Tarp and temporary repairs should focus on structures with compromised roof coverings to prevent water intrusion. Estimate replacement needs against remaining roof life rather than hail size alone. Coordinate with adjusters and recommend targeted core samples or lift-and-look inspections where roof age exceeds 10 years.