Richland Springs, TX Hail Storm – August 2026

Richland Springs, TX — August 28, 2026, late afternoon. A fast-moving severe thunderstorm produced golf-ball (1.75 inch) hail as it moved through the town and concluded that evening.

What Happened

The primary NWS alert for this event issued at 4:15 PM CDT on August 28 and warned of quarter-size (0.75 inch) hail for the warning area. The alert covered the single warning area around Richland Springs. Radar returns during the event showed strong hail signatures along the storm’s path across town. Post-event analysis and local reports indicate larger hail occurred inside the warned area despite the smaller hail size listed in the warning.

The storm moved northeast to east-northeast across the municipal area during the late afternoon and weakened before nightfall. This page documents the single-zone storm and the NWS warning that accompanied it. The event is concluded.

Damage Assessment

Golf-ball hail frequently produces visible vehicle damage where exposure is high. Expect dented metal panels, cracked mirrors, and shattered sunroofs on vehicles left outdoors along the storm track through town. Roofing with older or poorly-sealed asphalt shingles is at elevated risk of granule loss, bruising, and accelerated wear in directly impacted properties.

Exterior siding, skylights, and air-conditioning coils can sustain impact damage at this size. Agricultural and light-structure losses are possible for unprotected equipment and exposed crops in the immediate hail path. No broad post-event damage survey is included on this public page; on-the-ground inspections are necessary to quantify losses at individual addresses.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize inspections in the central town corridor and along the documented radar track. Start with photos of vehicle fleet lots, commercial rooftops, and residential properties with direct exposure. Record location, orientation, and timestamped images for each instance of damage. Look for soft spots, granule depletion, popped nails, and concentrated impact patterns on roof planes facing the storm’s approach.

For repair planning, estimate short-term tarping needs and schedule full assessments by shingle type and age. Coordinate with property owners on temporary protections for HVAC units and exposed equipment. Expect increased demand for dent repair and glass replacement in the days following the event; plan crews and materials accordingly. For the radar-confirmed hail swath and the paid damage zone, see the Strike Map product.