Hail in Sterling County, TX
Hail turns up in Sterling County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 15 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Sterling County since 2025, the largest 2.5″ (tennis ball) on March 7, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was May 22, 2026.
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About Sterling County, TX
Sterling County lies on the rolling plains of West Texas where the land begins to rise toward the Permian Basin and the Edwards Plateau. Spring storms along the dryline produce its largest hail, drawing moisture up into strong, isolated updrafts. San Angelo's KSJT radar sits about 46 miles to the southeast, near enough to track most cells while its lowest scans climb above the higher ground at that range.
The hail record for Sterling County, TX
Sterling County doesn't see hail every month, but it's a recurring visitor, with 15 confirmed events since 2025.
The dangerous window runs spring into early summer, with April the busiest month on record.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Sterling County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 15 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Sterling County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Sterling County?
Hail in Sterling County is concentrated in April, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Sterling County?
Radar confirmed 2.5-inch hail, about tennis ball size, on March 7, 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 Sterling County this year?
Sterling 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 Sterling County in 2026?
Yes, 8 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently May 22, 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 Sterling County, TX
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Sterling 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.
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.
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.