Dalhart, TX Hail Storm – September 2026

Dalhart, TX experienced a brief late-afternoon hail event on September 6, 2026, producing maximum confirmed hail of 0.69 inch. The storm generated a single NWS warning and concluded the same day.

What Happened

A discrete severe cell moved through the Dalhart metro area in the late afternoon on September 6. The National Weather Service issued one warning at 3:22 PM CDT for expected hail up to 0.75 inch. Radar returns indicated a compact reflectivity core over the warning area for approximately 10–15 minutes. The event concluded without additional warnings. The warning was NWS warning only in confidence, with radar and warning polygon coverage guiding the alert.

Damage Assessment

Measured hail size for this event fell below the U.S. penny object scale (penny = 0.75 inch) and well below the quarter object scale (quarter = 1.00 inch). Hail of this size tends to cause superficial impacts to vegetation and may nick soft plastics and thin aluminum. Asphalt shingle fracture is unlikely for hail under the penny scale, but minor granule loss or dinging to exposed rooftop accessories and parked vehicles is possible in localized areas of higher concentration. Agricultural foliage and young plants in the Dalhart area are most susceptible to visible leaf scarring. Where hail accumulations were observed, gutters and downspouts may contain small chips and debris that can impede drainage.

Inspectors in Dalhart should expect isolated, small dents to metal vents, gutters, and outdoor equipment rather than widespread structural failures. Photographs and time-stamped documentation are the primary field evidence for claims at these sizes.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize a visual roofing inspection focused on granule loss, displaced flashing, and softened shingle edges. Use a calibrated tape and coin comparison for any hail remnants you find; note proximity to the storm core and record GPS coordinates for each observed damage cluster. For vehicles and exterior HVAC components, look for shallow dents and bent fins. Photograph each item with a scale reference and a timestamp. Advise property owners that cosmetic repairs are most common for this event, while latent leaks are unlikely when damage remains under the penny object scale.

Document jobsite safety: wet conditions and residual debris in gutters can increase fall risk. Secure loose materials, clear downspouts, and avoid walking on roofs with suspected soft-spot damage until a full evaluation is complete. For repair estimates, separate cosmetic replacement from weatherproofing work and provide photographic evidence keyed to location coordinates.

Refer to the Strike Map for the radar-confirmed hail swath.