Dimmitt, TX Hail Storm – July 2026

Dimmitt, TX experienced a concluded hail event on July 5, 2026, producing a peak 1.8-inch hailstone across the metro area. The storm triggered five NWS alerts between mid-afternoon and early evening and showed a mix of radar detections and NWS-warning-only observations.

What Happened

The sequence began at 2:56 PM CDT with an alert indicating 1.5-inch hail detected by dual-polarization radar. A second radar-derived alert followed at 3:08 PM CDT for 1.25-inch hail. Two NWS warning-only alerts were issued at 3:51 PM CDT and 3:56 PM CDT, each indicating 1.0-inch hail in the warning area. A final radar-detected alert appeared at 5:02 PM CDT for 1.25-inch hail. In total, five NWS alerts covered the storm track across the Dimmitt metro area. Radar-derived hail detections and warning polygons overlapped in several neighborhoods and adjacent rural sections. The active sequence ended in the early evening after the 5:02 PM CDT alert.

Damage Assessment

Measured sizes during the event ranged from 1.0 inch to a peak 1.8 inches in the Dimmitt area. Hail at 1.0 to 1.25 inches commonly causes cosmetic damage to vehicle paint and leaves dents in aluminum and thin sheet metal. Siding and painted trim in affected Dimmitt neighborhoods may show pitting and chipped finishes where exposure was direct. Hail at 1.5 inches and larger carries greater risk to asphalt shingles, causing granule loss, bruising, and lifted tabs on older roofs. The peak 1.8-inch reports increase the likelihood of broken skylights, cracked polycarbonate panels, and embedded dents in metal roofs on lighter structures within the warning area.

Agricultural fields around Dimmitt that were within the radar-detected hail track may show defoliation and head scarring on vulnerable crops. Irrigation equipment, solar panels, and exposed glass are at elevated risk where the dual-polarization radar detections intersected built-up parcels. Documented NWS warning-only areas indicate additional zones where hail was reported within the warning polygon but without corresponding radar hail returns.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize roof and vehicle inspections in neighborhoods and parcels inside the radar-detected hail track and within the NWS warning area. Start with high-slope and older asphalt roofs, then check metal roofs, skylights, gutters, and HVAC condensers. Photograph damage with scale and GPS coordinates. Record visible hail size evidence and note locations that align with the 2:56 PM CDT through 5:02 PM CDT alert window.

For emergency work, secure tarps on compromised roofs and protect exposed equipment to prevent secondary water damage. Provide clients concise itemized estimates referencing measured hail sizes and the local alert timeline. Maintain chains of custody for photos and invoices to support insurance submissions. Refer to the Strike Map for precise hail track data.