Hail in Frio County, TX
Hail turns up in Frio County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 7 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Frio County since 2026, the largest 2.4″ (golf ball) on May 26, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was May 27, 2026.
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About Frio County, TX
Frio County sits in the South Texas brush country southwest of San Antonio, a flat to gently rolling landscape of mesquite and ranchland. Hail here comes mainly in spring, when storms firing along the dryline or ahead of a front can turn severe and drop quarter to golf ball size stones across the open terrain. The Laughlin AFB (KDFX) radar provides coverage from roughly 76 miles to the west, a distance at which it reads the upper structure of storms more reliably than the lowest levels.
The hail record for Frio County, TX
Hail is a recurring threat in Frio County, with 7 confirmed events on record since 2026.
The hail clusters in May; the rest of the year is comparatively quiet.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Frio County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 7 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Frio County area since 2026.
When is hail season in Frio County?
Hail in Frio County is concentrated in May, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Frio County?
Radar confirmed 2.4-inch hail, about golf ball size, on May 26, 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.
Will it hail again in Frio County this year?
Frio 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 Frio County in 2026?
Yes, 7 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently May 27, 2026.
How much does hail roof damage cost to repair?
It ranges widely. Minor repairs can run a few hundred dollars, while a full roof replacement on an average home often runs $8,000–$20,000+ depending on size, pitch, and material. What you actually pay depends on your deductible and whether your policy is replacement-cost or actual-cash-value.
Recent confirmed hail near Frio County, TX
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Frio 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.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
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.
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.
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.