Golf ball-sized hail detected near Wichita Falls, TX on June 19, 2026
Hail was detected at a radar-indicated point within the Wichita Falls monitoring area. Actual impact can vary by neighborhood, so nearby homes should use this as a signal to check roofs, gutters, siding, and vehicles.
Damage assessment
The radar-confirmed strike centered approximately 4 miles north of downtown Wichita Falls, with one hail report logged in Wichita County that day. At 1.75 inches, golf ball-sized hail is large enough to cause functional damage to standard architectural asphalt shingles — not merely cosmetic bruising, but granule loss and mat fractures that shorten roof lifespan and can compromise the weathering layer. Shingles older than 10–15 years are most vulnerable; newer roofs may show damage that isn't visible from the ground. This event matches the largest hail size on record for Wichita County, previously recorded on November 20, 2025.
On a $350,000 home with a 2% hail deductible, the out-of-pocket threshold is $7,000 before insurance contributes anything. Typical repair cost for a 2,000 sq ft roof runs $5,657, with a range of $4,628 to $6,685. Get a professional inspection before making any insurance decisions.
At these numbers, you're better off repairing out of pocket — the typical repair cost falls below your deductible. Filing a claim likely isn't worth it unless a full inspection reveals significantly more damage.
This storm may have damaged your roof — get a free Wichita Falls inspection
Wichita Falls repair cost reference
Historical context
This event ranks 59th out of 227 hail events of 1 inch or greater recorded in the Wichita Falls area over the past 10 years. The largest event on record reached 5.33 inches on May 22, 2020. June sees roughly 17 hail events per decade in this county, which is historically typical — May is the peak month by a wide margin, averaging 125 events.
Storm system
This was not an isolated event. The same storm system produced hail across a broad corridor, with reports of 2-inch hail in Comanche County, OK and 1.5-inch hail in Denton County, TX on the same day.
Contractor guidance
Local contractor data shows current backlogs running 2–4 weeks in the Wichita Falls market. The city intake assessment rates storm chaser risk as moderate, with out-of-area contractors known to fill capacity gaps after regional hail events — a pattern that increases exposure to high-pressure sales tactics and substandard work. Texas does not issue a state-level roofing license, so verification falls on the homeowner: confirm a valid local business license, general liability coverage, and workers' compensation insurance before signing anything. Also check registration with the Texas Secretary of State if the contractor operates as a corporation or LLC.
Permits & building code
At 1.75 inches, functional damage to standard shingles is plausible, but whether repair or full replacement is warranted depends on roof age, slope, and the inspection findings. Whoever does the work must pull the permit — that's the contractor's responsibility in Wichita Falls — and a city inspection is required upon completion; permit costs typically run $150 to $350. Class 4 impact-resistant shingles qualify for a 10–20% discount with most Texas insurers.
- 1Photograph your roof, gutters, downspouts, and any exterior surfaces from the ground — date-stamp every image.
- 2Get a repair estimate from a licensed contractor before contacting your insurer — at these numbers, out-of-pocket repair is likely cheaper than filing a claim.
- 3Before signing any contract, confirm the contractor holds local business licensing, general liability insurance, and workers' comp coverage.
- 4Keep a written record of all contractor visits, quotes, and communications — including dates and names.
- 5Be aware that Texas law prohibits any contractor from offering to waive or absorb your deductible; agreeing to such an arrangement is a Class B misdemeanor for both parties.
This storm may have damaged your roof — get a free Wichita Falls inspection
Hail size and location are based on NOAA NEXRAD radar data via SWDI; a full NWS storm report is pending.