Hail in Texas County, MO
Hail turns up in Texas County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 7 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Texas County since 2025, the largest 2.5″ (tennis ball) on April 27, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was April 27, 2026.
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About Texas County, MO
Texas County spreads across the forested Ozark highlands of south central Missouri, rolling wooded hills and the headwaters of several rivers. Hail peaks in late spring, when fronts move into Gulf moisture and lift it over the plateau to build storms capable of golf ball stones. The Springfield (KSGF) radar reaches these hills from about 79 miles to the west, a long reach that favors reading the upper levels of storms over a detailed low-altitude view.
The hail record for Texas County, MO
Hail is a recurring threat in Texas County, with 7 confirmed events on record since 2025.
Rather than a single peak, hail turns up from spring through summer in Texas County, most often in May.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Texas County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 7 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Texas County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Texas County?
Texas County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in May.
What's the largest hail recorded in Texas County?
Radar confirmed 2.5-inch hail, about tennis ball size, on April 27, 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 Texas County this year?
Texas 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 Texas County in 2026?
Yes, 1 confirmed hail event so far in 2026, most recently April 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 Texas County, MO
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Texas 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.
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.
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.
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.