Wingate, TX Hail Storm – November 2026

Wingate, TX – November 2, 2026. A concluded early-evening thunderstorm produced up to 1.35-inch hail across the Wingate metro in a multi-zone aggregate storm report.

What Happened

The event began in the early evening and progressed through late evening on November 2, 2026. The National Weather Service issued a warning area at 6:52 PM CST for 1.00-inch hail. At 8:29 PM CST, dual-polarization NEXRAD radar detected 1.00-inch hail signatures over parts of the metro. A second NWS warning area was issued at 9:46 PM CST for 1.00-inch hail. Storm status is concluded.

Maximum hail size for the aggregate report was 1.35 inches. The alert sequence includes two NWS warning-area issuances and one radar-detected hail report. The radar detection at 8:29 PM CST provided independent evidence of hail in the corridor between the two warning areas. No spotter-verified hail sizes are included in the alert set for this multi-zone report.

Damage Assessment

Observed and detected hail sizes ranged from 1.00 inch to 1.35 inches. A 1.00-inch object corresponds to a U.S. quarter. A 1.35-inch stone is larger than a quarter but smaller than a golf ball (1.75 inches). Hail in this size range commonly produces localized impact to exposed surfaces along its path through Wingate.

Specific risks for properties in the warning area included dents to vehicle sheet metal, bruising or granule loss on asphalt shingles that are already weathered, and damage to vulnerable exterior fixtures such as skylights and exposed glazing. Ground-level landscaping and soft coverings showed signs of impact in similar events of this size. No field reports of catastrophic structural failure are included with the alert sequence for this event.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize visual roof and exterior inspections in the NWS warning areas issued on November 2. Check for bruised shingles, displaced flashings, dented gutters, and dented metal panels on vehicles. Document findings with dated photographs showing scale and location. Record the local time of inspection. Limit initial access to safe surfaces and follow standard ladder and fall-protection procedures.

For claims and repairs, advise property owners to contact insurers promptly and to retain damaged materials for review. Temporary tarping is appropriate for active leaks; secure permits and follow local codes for removal and replacement. Coordinate scheduling around documented radar detection times when possible. Paid subscribers can access the Strike Map to view the radar-confirmed damage zone and hail swath for this event.