Fort Hancock, TX Hail Storm – August 2026

Fort Hancock, TX experienced a severe thunderstorm on August 7, 2026, producing up to 1.46-inch hail and continuing to track through the area. The storm remains active and may still be producing hail across the warning area.

What Happened

A multi-zone storm tracked across Fort Hancock in the late afternoon and early evening. NWS issued four alerts covering the storm's warning area. The sequence of alerts and primary detections is as follows:

• August 7 · 4:48 PM CDT — 1.36-inch hail detected by dual-polarization radar.
• August 7 · 6:04 PM CDT — 1.00-inch hail reported in an NWS warning only.
• August 7 · 7:57 PM CDT — 1.00-inch hail reported in an NWS warning only.
• August 7 · 8:29 PM CDT — 1.09-inch hail detected by dual-polarization radar.

Radar-detected reports indicate hail cores within the storm. Two of the alerts were identified by dual-polarization NEXRAD hail detection. Two of the alerts were issued as NWS warnings without accompanying radar hail classifications. The storm is tracking slowly and remains an active hazard for the immediate region.

Damage Assessment

Hail reported in this event is in the 1.0 to 1.36-inch range on multiple radar detections and warning entries. Hail of this size commonly produces denting to vehicle panels and can bruise or cut soft siding. Asphalt shingles that are older or already weathered are at higher risk for granular loss, torn tabs, and short-term leaks at flashings and valleys.

Exterior glass is less likely to shatter at these sizes but can sustain chips or pitting. Mechanical equipment exposed on rooftops, including HVAC condensing units and solar panels without protective coverings, are vulnerable to impact scarring. Expect concentrated roof and vehicle damage where stronger radar cores crossed the populated portions of the warning area.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize visual roof inspections that document hail size, density, and distribution. Photograph damage with a measurable scale and capture the storm timeline. Inspect vulnerable roof details first: hips, ridges, flashings, skylights, and HVAC curb mounts. Record GPS locations and times for each inspection stop to align field observations with radar detections and warning area outlines.

Use temporary protective measures where immediate repairs are needed to prevent secondary water intrusion. Log all temporary work with date-stamped photos. Coordinate with insurers early and supply clear photos of hail impact signatures. For precise radar-derived hail track data and the mapped damage zone available to subscribers, consult the Strike Map.