Pecos, TX Hail Storm – July 2026

Pecos, TX — July 18, 2026. Late-afternoon storm produced radar-detected hail that reached 1.04 inches in diameter and moved across the Pecos NWS warning area. The event concluded after evening weakening.

What Happened

Late afternoon convection tracked over Pecos. The National Weather Service issued a single warning at 4:48 PM CDT stating radar-detected hail within the warning area. Dual-polarization radar identified strong reflectivity and hail signatures as the primary verification method for the alert. The warning polygon covered municipal and surrounding residential sections of Pecos. The storm weakened after passing through the warning area and is listed as concluded.

Damage Assessment

The NWS alert relied on radar hail detection and did not include spotter-verified damage in the warning package. Radar-indicated hail of the size recorded in Pecos typically produces denting and surface impacts rather than structural collapse. Expect vehicle panel dents, cracked or fractured garden pottery, and bruising to exposed soft landscaping. Asphalt shingles in older systems commonly show granular loss that accelerates weathering. Metal flashings and HVAC condenser fins are vulnerable to bending or puncture from hard hail.

Observed damage reports have not been included in the NWS warning text. Field inspections within the warning area should prioritize visible dents on vehicles, fractured glazing in skylights and patio covers, displaced roofing granules, and compromised outdoor equipment. Document each observation with date-stamped photos and precise location notes inside the NWS warning area.

What Contractors Should Know

Safety first. Confirm local conditions and road access before mobilizing teams in Pecos. Use staged crews to avoid exposing large numbers of personnel until wind and lightning risks are minimal. Triage assignments by structure type and exposure. Prioritize emergency tarps for roofs with open penetrations, securing HVAC condensers that show visible coil damage, and stabilizing loose siding or gutters to prevent secondary water intrusion.

Inspection protocol should be concise and evidence-driven. Photograph vehicle and roof damage with a measured reference object for scale. Record the time and coordinates of each inspection within the NWS warning area. Estimate shingle loss by counting exposed substrate versus intact shingle surface and note any punctures through membrane layers. Prepare supplemental estimates for granular redistribution or early reroofing when multiple adjacent units show consistent loss patterns.

For precise hail track and paid-product damage mapping, reference the Strike Map for exact radar-derived hail strike locations and the damage zone overlay.