Hail in McMullen County, TX
Hail turns up in McMullen County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 4 hail events of 1 inch or larger in McMullen County since 2026, the largest 2″ (golf ball) on March 8, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was May 27, 2026.
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About McMullen County, TX
McMullen County occupies sparsely settled brush country in South Texas, dry ranchland on the South Texas Plains. Storms are not frequent here, but spring systems forming along the dryline can produce strong cells, and these have dropped hail up to about hen-egg size. Coverage comes from the Corpus Christi (KCRP) radar, about 76 miles to the southeast, distant enough that it reads storm tops better than near-ground returns.
The hail record for McMullen County, TX
Hail is a recurring threat in McMullen County, with 4 confirmed events on record since 2026.
Most confirmed hail in McMullen County falls between spring and early summer, with March the busiest month.
Common questions
How often does it hail in McMullen County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 4 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the McMullen County area since 2026.
When is hail season in McMullen County?
Hail in McMullen County is concentrated in March, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in McMullen County?
Radar confirmed 2-inch hail, about golf ball size, on March 8, 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 McMullen County this year?
McMullen 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 McMullen County in 2026?
Yes, 4 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 McMullen County, TX
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At McMullen 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.