Morton, TX Hail Storm – June 2026

Morton, TX — June 30, 2026: a late-evening storm produced up to 1.29-inch hail and prompted a sequence of NWS severe thunderstorm warnings and radar hail detections across the Morton metro area.

What Happened

Storm activity began in the early evening and moved through Morton in a multi-zone sequence. The first National Weather Service warning issued at 6:43 PM CDT and a second warning followed at 7:16 PM CDT. Dual-polarization radar registered a hail echo consistent with roughly 1.25 inches at 8:08 PM CDT. After that radar detection, the NWS issued six additional warning-only alerts between 8:23 PM and 9:19 PM CDT that cited hail estimates of three-quarter to 1 inch.

The event is concluded. NWS warnings covered the broader warning area across Morton and adjacent rural zones. Radar-derived hail detection supplied the strongest evidence for larger hail cores; multiple NWS warning-only alerts indicate persistent hail threat reported by the warning centers during the evening window.

Damage Assessment

Reported and radar-estimated hail sizes in this sequence ranged from 0.75 to roughly 1.25 inches, with NWS warnings also including 1-inch reports earlier in the event. In Morton and nearby agricultural properties, those sizes commonly cause measurable cosmetic damage to passenger vehicles, localized dents to aluminum and vinyl siding, and scuffing to asphalt shingles on older roofs.

Roofing systems with existing wear are more likely to show granule loss and shingle bruising at the upper end of the observed range. Skylights and exposed plastic fixtures may crack from larger impacts. For farm infrastructure, corrugated metal outbuildings and unprotected agricultural equipment are vulnerable to denting that will require panel repair or replacement rather than surface touch-up.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize a safety-first field assessment. Confirm that no active weather or electrical hazards remain before personnel access roofs. Start inspections with high-value and high-exposure items: roofing coverings, skylights, HVAC housings, solar panels, and vehicle fleets. Document every finding with dated photos that include a measurable scale and GPS coordinates. Include the local NWS warning times and a screenshot of the 8:08 PM CDT radar hail detection in the project file to support size evidence.

For temporary measures, apply tarps only where needed to prevent progressive water intrusion. Estimate repairs by separating cosmetic surface work from structural replacement. For asphalt roofs, record shingle type, visible granule loss, and any lifted tabs to determine partial vs full replacement. Provide clear line-item scopes and retain original inspection photos for insurance and client records.

Purchase the Strike Map to obtain the precise hail track and paid damage zone mapping for this event.