Hail in Zavala County, TX
Hail is a regular fact of life in Zavala County, not a rare event. NOAA radar has confirmed 8 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Zavala County since 2026, the largest 1.8″ (golf ball) on May 1, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was May 26, 2026.
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About Zavala County, TX
Zavala County lies in the Winter Garden region of South Texas, flat brush and farm country southwest of San Antonio. Hail is occasional rather than routine, but cool-season and early-spring storms surging along a front can sometimes tap enough moisture to grow sizable stones. The Laughlin AFB (KDFX) radar lies about 42 miles to the northwest, near enough to give useful coverage of storms crossing the region.
The hail record for Zavala County, TX
Hail is closer to routine than rare in Zavala County, with 8 confirmed events on the radar record since 2026.
May is the peak, but the broader risk stretches across spring and into early summer.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Zavala County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 8 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Zavala County area since 2026.
When is hail season in Zavala County?
Hail in Zavala County is concentrated in May, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Zavala County?
Radar confirmed 1.8-inch hail, about golf ball size, on May 1, 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 Zavala County this year?
Zavala 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 Zavala County in 2026?
Yes, 8 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently May 26, 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 Zavala County, TX
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Zavala 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.
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.
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.