Cypress, TX Hail Storm – August 2026

Cypress, Texas experienced late-afternoon hail on August 28, 2026, producing a peak 1.55-inch hailstone as the cell moved through the metro. The storm produced radar-detected hail footprints and two National Weather Service alerts across multiple response zones.

What Happened

The event developed in the late afternoon and concluded the same day. The initial NWS alert issued at 4:38 PM CDT (21:38 UTC) reported 1.2-inch hail based on dual-polarization radar detection. A follow-up NWS warning at 4:56 PM CDT (21:56 UTC) cited 0.75-inch hail reported in the warning area but did not include independent radar confirmation. The alert sequence covered multiple canvass zones in the Cypress metro and progressed northeast over a span of roughly 20 minutes.

Dual-polarization radar identified a continuous hail swath across the affected zones. Local storm reports did not supply additional spotter-verified larger stones during the alert window. The storm is listed as concluded for the Cypress area.

Damage Assessment

This event produced hail large enough to dent vehicle panels and cause abrasion to asphalt shingles where impacts were concentrated. Roofing materials showing prior weathering or older composition shingles are most likely to exhibit bruising and granule loss. Parked vehicles and unprotected outdoor equipment in the northern and northeastern portions of the metro are at elevated risk for impact damage given the radar-derived swath through those zones.

Glass exposures such as skylights and single-pane windows are vulnerable to cracking where impacts were direct and sustained. Ground-level soft goods and landscape foliage in exposed yards likely suffered limb damage and defoliation in concentrated cores of the storm track. No widespread structural collapse or catastrophic failures were reported in the available alert data.

What Contractors Should Know

Inspect roofs for broken or bruised shingles and check for accelerated granule loss along the north- and northeast-facing sections of roof planes. Prioritize physical inspection of vehicles and fleet assets parked outdoors in the affected canvass zones. Photograph damage with time-stamped images and collect location coordinates for each asset to support scope estimates and insurance submissions.

For initial repairs, consider temporary tarping where water intrusion is present and schedule targeted shingle replacement at early convenience to limit secondary damage. Use staged crews for exterior glass and siding checks, starting with the hardest-hit zones identified in the alert sequence. Subscribers can view the radar-confirmed hail swath and the damage zone in the paid Strike Map.