Hail and Fort Worth Roofs: Reading the Damage and Repairing It

NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 143 hail reports within 10 miles of Fort Worth from 2015 through 2024. Of those, 31 were 1.75 inches or larger. Large hail fell in 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023 and 2024, so in 7 of the 10 years.

The largest stone in that span measured 3 inches, on October 10, 2019. That fall date matters: many owners only think about hail in spring and skip checking the roof after an autumn storm.

Fort Worth covers parts of Tarrant, Denton, Johnson, Parker and Wise counties (U.S. Census Bureau). A report within 10 miles does not mean your roof was hit. Hail falls in narrow paths, so one part of the city can be damaged while another stays clear.

Your policy and your insurance company decide what is covered. Deductibles and whether the policy pays replacement cost or actual cash value change the numbers. See actual cash value vs. replacement cost and our roof insurance claims page.

We provide the evidence: photos, measurements and a written scope of repair. If you are renting, report the damage to the owner, who handles the claim. For the service itself, see hail damage roof repair and our Fort Worth roofing page.

Be cautious with anyone who knocks on your door right after a storm and asks you to sign that day. Read before signing a roofing contract after a storm. A good contractor gives you time, a written estimate and photos of what they found, and lets you read the contract before you commit. If the claim seems low, see what to do when your roof insurance claim is underpaid.