San Antonio Northside Hail — April 18, 2026
A fast-moving supercell tracked from Helotes through Stone Oak and Bulverde, dropping hail up to 2.25 inches (tennis-ball sized) along a 14-mile corridor. NWS confirmed multiple hail reports across Bexar and Comal counties.
Potential roofing concerns
- Bruised asphalt shingles with granule loss exposing fiberglass mat
- Cracked or fractured concrete and clay tiles
- Dented metal roofing, gutters, downspouts, and turbine vents
- Compromised pipe boots, ridge caps, and lead jack flashings
- Skylight dome cracks and damaged solar panel glass
Inspection recommendations
- 01Document the date of loss before filing — most carriers require it in writing
- 02Request a free post-storm inspection within 30 days while damage is fresh
- 03Photograph soft metals (gutters, AC fins, mailboxes) as collateral evidence of hail size
- 04Avoid signing assignment-of-benefits (AOB) forms with door-knockers
- 05Have a licensed roofer present during the carrier's adjuster inspection
Insurance & claim resources
Internal guides tailored to the kind of damage typically left by this storm.
Storm data sources
Other recent storm reports
Austin & Cedar Park Severe Wind — March 22, 2026
A line of severe thunderstorms produced straight-line winds gusting to 78 mph across Williamson and Travis counties. Widespread tree damage, scattered power outages, and dozens of roof failure reports — primarily lifted shingles and torn ridge caps.
New Braunfels & Canyon Lake Hail — October 5, 2025
Golf-ball-sized hail (1.75 in) impacted communities along the I-35 corridor between New Braunfels and San Marcos, with reports continuing west toward Canyon Lake. The storm tracked southeast over approximately 90 minutes.
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