Morton, TX Hail Storm – September 2026

A multi-zone aggregate storm moved through Morton, Texas on September 22, 2026, producing hail up to 1 inch in diameter in the early evening. The event concluded the same night.

What Happened

The storm developed late afternoon and entered the Morton warning area in the early evening. The National Weather Service issued two severe thunderstorm warnings for the event: September 22 · 6:49 PM CDT (23:49 UTC) listing 0.75 inch hail and September 22 · 7:01 PM CDT (00:01 UTC) listing 0.75 inch hail. Both warnings were cataloged as NWS warning only. The alert sequence covers a short east–west track through the Morton metro area. Ground and radar data recorded hail up to 1 inch in spots inside the broader warning area. The event is concluded and no additional warnings remain active for the storm.

Damage Assessment

There were no spotter-verified structural collapse reports included with the warning sequence. Reported hail sizes ranged to 1 inch across portions of Morton. Hail at this size commonly causes cosmetic and minor functional damage to exposed surfaces. Vehicle metal and automotive trim are at risk of dents and paint chips when hail reaches 1 inch. Asphalt shingle roofs may show bruising and granule loss where hail struck repeatedly on the same surface. Siding, porch furniture, and skylights are susceptible to pitting and cracks under concentrated impacts. Agricultural foliage and unharvested crops can show leaf shredding and fruit scarring under a 1 inch hail event.

If any property owners in the Morton area observed localized roof bruising, dented vehicles, or damaged siding during the early evening of September 22, document each location with date and time-stamped photos and note proximity to the NWS warning area. Those observations will help correlate field damage to the recorded hail footprint.

What Contractors Should Know

Conduct exterior surveys focusing on vehicle fleets, roof coverings, and UV-exposed siding. On roofs, look for granule loss, bruised shingles, split seals around roof penetrations, and damaged flashing. Photograph all findings from multiple angles with a visible measurement reference. Prioritize temporary watertight repairs for punctures or cracked skylights to prevent secondary water damage.

Prepare written estimates that separate cosmetic repairs from functional repairs. For roofing, document suspected hidden damage such as compromised underlayment or broken fasteners when accessing attics or performing close-up inspections. Maintain a log of inspection times and coordinates for each property inspected inside the NWS warning area to support claims and repair tracking.

See the Strike Map for the radar-confirmed hail swath and the paid damage zone product for a detailed radar-derived footprint of the event.