Marathon, TX Hail Storm – July 2026

Marathon, TX experienced a multi-zone hail event on July 17, 2026, producing up to 1.45-inch hail in the early evening. The storm has concluded and was captured in two radar-derived NWS alerts.

What Happened

The event produced two NWS alerts tied to dual-polarization NEXRAD hail detection. The first alert issued at 6:27 PM CDT identified hail to 1.15 inches. A follow-up alert at 7:01 PM CDT indicated hail to 1.26 inches in a nearby cell. Both alerts were issued to the NWS warning area covering Marathon and immediate surroundings. The multi-zone aggregate report combines those alerts and supporting radar returns to represent the overall hail activity across the metro area. No spotter-verified severe hail reports are present in the dataset for Marathon during this event.

Damage Assessment

Radar-detected hail sizes for this event ranged from just over one inch to a peak measured at 1.45 inches by our aggregated analysis. In Marathon, that size range commonly produces vehicle denting and bruising to asphalt shingles on exposed roof slopes. Soft metals such as HVAC housings, soffit material, and aluminum siding can show impact marks at these sizes. Window breakage is less common but possible where hail was concentrated or where preexisting damage existed. There are no spotter-verified damage reports included in this multi-zone dataset to tie specific losses to a location within the Marathon warning area.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize roof and vehicle surveys in north- and west-facing exposures first. Photograph each item with a dated phone image and include a measuring reference in at least one photo. Log the address, GPS coordinates, and whether the location falls inside the NWS warning area that covered Marathon on July 17. For claims documentation, note the two alert times 6:27 PM CDT and 7:01 PM CDT and reference the radar-detected hail sizes reported by NWS radar products.

Follow standard field safety and mitigation practice. Avoid walking unanchored on wet or steep roofs. Tag and quarantine damaged roofing materials for insurer inspection when requested. Provide clients with a concise checklist: immediate roof tarp if active leaks exist, photos of damaged vehicles and rooftop features, and a dated inventory of service items. Use the radar times and alert details when preparing scopes of work and when coordinating with adjusters.

Access the Strike Map for precise hail track and damage zone mapping for this event.