Amarillo, TX Hail Storm – June 2026

Amarillo, TX recorded hail on June 29, 2026, with peak hail size 1.39 inches. The multi-zone event generated multiple NWS warning-only alerts and a dual-polarization radar detection across the metro.

What Happened

The storm crossed the Amarillo metro in late afternoon and into the early overnight period on June 29. NWS issued 10 alerts between 4:12 PM CDT and 12:26 AM CDT. Most alerts reported 0.75-inch hail as NWS warning only. A dual-polarization radar detection identified 0.77-inch hail at 5:50 PM CDT. NWS issued a 0.88-inch hail warning at 6:23 PM CDT. Subsequent warning-only alerts continued through 12:26 AM CDT on June 30, indicating repeated storm cells affected different parts of the metro. The sequence produced a localized pattern of hail reports and radar-detected returns across the Amarillo-TX notification zones.

Damage Assessment

Recorded hail sizes in alerts ranged from 0.75 inch to a peak of 1.39 inches. Hail at 0.75–0.88 inch, noted across multiple warnings and a radar detection, is consistent with denting of vehicle body panels and bruising of asphalt shingles where exposure was prolonged. The maximum 1.39-inch size indicates a risk for cracked single-pane glass and concentrated shingle loss in directly impacted locations. Neighborhoods under the 5:50–6:30 PM CDT alert window were exposed to the highest radar-detected signature and should be prioritized for initial inspections.

Document visible damage with time-stamped photographs and note the local alert time nearest to the observed site. Focus roof inspections on granule loss, split or punctured shingles, and any fractured skylights or solar array glass within the storm path. For vehicle inventories, inspect quarter panels, hoods, and roof areas for dents and paint cracking.

What Contractors Should Know

Schedule field crews for targeted inspections in the Amarillo metro starting with areas covered by the 5:50 PM CDT radar detection and the 6:23 PM CDT 0.88-inch warning. Use photographic documentation tied to local times and GPS points. Prioritize tarping only where active leaks are present or where immediate exposure could cause interior damage. Record pre-repair conditions and date-stamped imagery for estimates and claims workflows.

Estimate materials for likely shingle replacement when granule loss exceeds one shingle tab per square foot or when shingles show clear bruising. For vehicle claims, document panel-level damage and dealer estimates for glass replacement where cracks are present. For precise hail track and location-specific overlays, consult the Strike Map for paid access to the radar-derived damage zone and exact hail track data.