Hereford, TX Hail Storm – July 2026

Hereford, TX, experienced a concluded hail-producing storm on July 1, 2026, with peak hail measured at 1.34 inches in diameter. The event produced intermittent radar-detected hail and a sequence of National Weather Service warnings in the late afternoon and early evening.

What Happened

The storm moved through the Hereford area in late afternoon into early evening. The National Weather Service issued seven alerts tied to the system. Key points in the sequence:

• July 1 · 3:55 PM CDT – 1.00-inch hail reported in an NWS warning only alert.
• July 1 · 5:07 PM CDT – NWS warning only (no hail diameter reported).
• July 1 · 5:50 PM CDT – 1.26-inch hail detected by dual-polarization radar.
• July 1 · 5:58 PM CDT – 1.20-inch hail detected by dual-polarization radar.
• July 1 · 6:04 PM CDT – 1.00-inch hail detected by dual-polarization radar.
• July 1 · 6:55 PM CDT – 0.75-inch hail in an NWS warning only alert.
• July 1 · 6:58 PM CDT – 0.75-inch hail in an NWS warning only alert.

Radar-detected reports occurred primarily between 5:50 PM and 6:04 PM CDT. NWS warning-only alerts bracketed the radar detections, beginning in the mid-afternoon and continuing into the early evening. Storm status is concluded.

Damage Assessment

Observed hail sizes reported across warnings and radar detections clustered between roughly three-quarters of an inch and just over one inch on multiple passes. Hail in that range commonly causes cosmetic damage to vehicles, visible dents to unsecured metal panels, and granular loss on older asphalt shingles. Elevated exposures in the warning area include parked vehicle fleets, rooftop-mounted HVAC equipment, and vinyl or aluminum siding where impacts strike at normal incidence.

Glass breakage is less common at these sizes but remains possible for unreinforced skylights, greenhouse panels, and thin polycarbonate coverings. Landscaping impacts may include defoliation and bruising to tender plants and fruit trees. Photographic documentation with a clear scale will aid claims and repair prioritization.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize exterior assessments in the warning area that were under the storm path. Begin with roof inspections for shingle bruising and granule loss, then check valleys, vents, gutters, and rooftop equipment mounts. Perform vehicle and metal panel surveys for dent patterns that indicate hail strike direction. Use a ruler or calibrated object in photos to show hail-equivalent sizing. Record locations using addresses or GPS coordinates tied to inspection photos.

For immediate work, secure or tarp openings and cover damaged HVAC units to prevent water ingress. For repairs, document pre-repair condition and note any existing wear that could be mistaken for hail damage. Coordinate with property owners on insurance timelines and provide clear repair scopes that separate cosmetic dents from function-impairing damage.