Hail and Storm Damage on Humble Roofs: What to Look For

NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 13 hail reports within 10 miles of Humble from 2015 through 2024. Two of those reports were 1.75 inches or larger, about the size of a golf ball. They came in 2019 and 2020, and the largest stone on record in that period, 1.75 inches, fell on May 9, 2019.

That is a quiet record compared with many Texas cities, and it creates its own problem. When storms are rare, homeowners do not think to check the roof afterward. Golf ball hail can crack the mat of a shingle or knock off enough granules to shorten its life, with no leak for months. On a home built around 1982, the median year for Humble according to the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, older shingles are more brittle and break more easily.

Whether a hail repair is covered depends on your policy and on your insurance company's review. Nobody can promise approval. What GemSco does is inspect the roof, document the damage with photos and give you a written estimate. That record is what you need to make an informed decision. Our page on roof insurance claims and the guide on how a roof insurance deductible works cover the basics.

If the damage turns out to be minor, a roof repair in Humble may be all you need. If it is widespread, see our general hail damage roof repair page. Estimates are free.