Fort Stockton, TX Hail Storm – August 2026

Fort Stockton, Texas, on August 13, 2026, experienced a concluded hail event producing up to 1.29 inches of hail and a short sequence of radar-detected severe thunderstorm alerts.

What Happened

The event produced two NWS warning areas issued for the Fort Stockton vicinity. The first alert began at 8:00 PM CDT with dual-polarization radar indicating hail near 1.19 inches. A subsequent alert at 9:15 PM CDT showed continued radar-detected hail near 1.20 inches as the line shifted. NEXRAD hail detection flagged the cells responsible for the longest-lived returns. The storm has concluded and no active warnings remain for the area.

Damage Assessment

Hail in the roughly one- to one-and-a-quarter-inch range commonly dents vehicle body panels, cracks less-protected skylights, and strips granules from asphalt roofing. In Fort Stockton, expect concentrated exterior impacts on parked cars, rooftop shingles with visible granule loss, and vulnerable rooftop equipment such as HVAC condensers and solar arrays. Agricultural exposures include bruising to fruits and tender vegetable crops and leaf shredding for forage crops.

Field observations should prioritize documented, item-specific evidence. Photograph damage with a physical scale present, capture roof elevations and vehicle panels from multiple angles, and note GPS coordinates where possible. Preliminary visual inspections will identify acute hazards that require immediate temporary protection or safety measures.

What Contractors Should Know

Begin with a triage inspection focused on life-safety and temporary mitigation. Check rooftop mechanicals, secure loose irrigation equipment, and evaluate tree limbs that may have been weakened by impact. For roofing, document granule loss, exposed felt, and any penetrations or fractured shingles. For vehicles and exterior siding, record dent patterns and measure typical dent diameters relative to a known scale.

Prepare repair scopes that separate temporary stabilization from full replacement. Provide itemized estimates that list materials, labor, and photographed pre- and post-work conditions. Use date- and time-stamped photographs and, where possible, GPS-tagged images to tie work to specific locations in the Fort Stockton area. Prioritize priority assets and schedule follow-up roof moisture checks after heavy rain.

The Strike Map shows the precise hail track and provides the paid damage zone data for this event.