Hail in Presidio County, TX
Few places in the country see hail as often as Presidio County. NOAA radar has confirmed 16 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Presidio County since 2025, the largest 2″ (hen egg) on June 10, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was September 8, 2026.
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About Presidio County, TX
Presidio County occupies the rugged Big Bend country of far West Texas, a high desert of basins and ranges where the Chinati Mountains rise above the Rio Grande. Hail is uncommon in this dry climate; storms mostly depend on summer moisture surging up from Mexico, and only the strongest reach sizable hail. Radar coverage is thin here, the nearest beam from Midland and Odessa (KMAF) lying some 181 miles to the northeast, far too distant to see anything but the tallest storm tops over this remote terrain.
The hail record for Presidio County, TX
Presidio County sits in an active hail corridor for severe storms.
The dangerous window runs spring into early summer, with June the busiest month on record.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Presidio County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 16 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Presidio County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Presidio County?
Hail in Presidio County is concentrated in June, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Presidio County?
Radar confirmed 2-inch hail, about hen egg size, on June 10, 2025.
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 Presidio County this year?
Presidio 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 Presidio County in 2026?
Yes, 7 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently September 8, 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 Presidio County, TX
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Presidio 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.