Hail in Cass County, TX
Hail turns up in Cass County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 6 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Cass County since 2025, the largest 1.7″ (half dollar) on April 29, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was April 29, 2026.
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About Cass County, TX
Cass County lies in the northeastern corner of Texas, rolling Piney Woods and lakes near the Arkansas and Louisiana lines. Hail is uncommon and tends to be small here, since the humid air feeding spring storms more often produces heavy rain and gusty wind than the deep cold updrafts that grow large stones. The radar nearest the county is Shreveport (KSHV), about 52 miles to the southeast, far enough that it sees storm tops better than the near-ground picture.
The hail record for Cass County, TX
Cass County doesn't see hail every month, but it's a recurring visitor, with 6 confirmed events since 2025.
Most confirmed hail in Cass County falls between spring and early summer, with April the busiest month.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Cass County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 6 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Cass County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Cass County?
Hail in Cass County is concentrated in April, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Cass County?
Radar confirmed 1.7-inch hail, about half dollar size, on April 29, 2026.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Is Cass County's hail big enough to damage a roof?
It can be. Asphalt shingles can begin showing functional damage in the ¾-to-1-inch range, and Cass County's confirmed hail reaches 1.7″. At these sizes damage is often hard to see from the ground, so whether it's a claimable loss depends on shingle type, age, and an inspection.
Will it hail again in Cass County this year?
Cass County's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Cass County in 2026?
Yes, 3 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently April 29, 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Cass County, TX
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Cass County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.