Hail in Reagan County, TX
Reagan County is one of the more hail-prone places in the country. NOAA radar has confirmed 27 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Reagan County since 2025, the largest 2.5″ (tennis ball) on April 13, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was May 19, 2026.
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About Reagan County, TX
Reagan County sits in West Texas on the Edwards Plateau and Permian Basin margin, flat to rolling ranchland and oil country around Big Lake. Hail favors the spring here, when Gulf moisture climbing inland meets the drier plateau air along the dryline to trigger strong storms. The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF) is about 56 miles to the northwest, a moderate reach that catches the larger cells while its lowest beam runs a little above the surface.
The hail record for Reagan County, TX
Reagan County sits squarely in the country's busy zone for hail.
The dangerous window runs spring into early summer, with April the busiest month on record.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Reagan County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 27 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Reagan County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Reagan County?
Reagan County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in April.
What's the largest hail recorded in Reagan County?
Radar confirmed 2.5-inch hail, about tennis ball size, on April 13, 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 Reagan County this year?
Reagan 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 Reagan County in 2026?
Yes, 8 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently May 19, 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 Reagan County, TX
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Reagan 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.