Stanton, TX Hail Storm – July 2026

Stanton, TX experienced a multi-zone severe hail event on July 18, 2026 in the early evening. Peak hail reached 2.33 inches and the storm produced discrete hail cores across the metro.

What Happened

The storm moved through Stanton in the early evening and has concluded. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning at 7:09 PM CDT noting quarter-size hail potential. Dual-polarization NEXRAD radar later detected larger hail at 7:24 PM CDT with a radar-derived hail signature measured above one inch. Two NWS alert polygons covered portions of the Stanton metro during the event. Radar-derived returns showed concentrated hail echoes along a multi-zone path through western and central Stanton.

Damage Assessment

Where hail struck within the warning area, roofing materials exposed to direct impact face elevated risk of denting and loss of granule adhesion. Vehicle panels and exterior trim are vulnerable to dents and paint damage from stones of this diameter. Unprotected skylights, photovoltaic panels, and thin single-pane glass have an increased probability of breakage when directly impacted.

Inspection priorities for the Stanton area include vehicle fleets parked outdoors, metal roofing seams, and HVAC units mounted on roofs. Localized patterns of shingle bruising and broken glazing are consistent with radar-detected hail cores crossing the metro. No statewide loss estimates are provided here; assessments should be tied to on-site verification inside the affected warning polygons.

What Contractors Should Know

Document conditions immediately upon arrival. Photograph roof fields, eaves, vehicle panels, and any penetrations at high resolution. Note the location relative to the NWS warning area when logging each observation. Use timestamps and GPS coordinates when available.

Prioritize temporary protective measures for ongoing exposures. Secure tarps where roof openings are present and protect exposed mechanical equipment pending permanent repairs. For claims and repair scope, compare on-site damage patterns to the radar-detected hail timing and the NWS warning timestamps. Coordinate with insurers and property owners on evidence needs and keep samples of compromised materials for verification.

For a precise radar-derived hail track and paid damage zone mapping, order the Strike Map.