After the Hail: Storm Damage Repair in Mineral Wells
Big hail does not fall here every spring, which is exactly why it catches owners off guard. Here is how to tell if your roof took a hit and what to do next.
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The hail record near Mineral Wells
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 25 hail reports within 10 miles of Mineral Wells from 2015 through 2024. Nine of them were 1.75 inches or larger, about the size of a golf ball. The largest was 2.5 inches on March 16, 2023.
Those large reports fell in just 3 of the 10 years: 2015, 2023 and 2024. Long quiet stretches make it easy to forget the risk. They also mean many roofs here have not been checked since the last big storm. Mineral Wells sits in both Parker County and Palo Pinto County, so a storm report may be listed under either one.
Storms in this part of Texas tend to arrive in spring, but the 2023 event shows large hail can come early. If your roof was last inspected before that March storm, there is a good chance it has never been checked for damage from the biggest hail on record nearby.
What hail damage looks like up close
Bruised shingles
Soft, dark spots where granules were knocked loose. Press lightly and the mat feels spongy.
Cracked mats
Larger stones can split the shingle. It may not leak right away, but water will find the crack.
Dented metal
Vents, flashing and gutters show round dents that are easy to see from a ladder.
Granules in downspouts
A pile of grit at the bottom of a downspout after a storm is a sign the shingles lost their coating.
What to do in the first days
Stay safe
Do not climb a wet roof. Look from the ground and the attic first.
Take photos
Shoot the roof, gutters, siding, cars and any hail on the ground with a coin for scale. Our list of photos to take after roof storm damage covers the details.
Stop active leaks
If water is coming in, a temporary cover protects the inside. Emergency roof repair handles that first.
Get an inspection
GemSco inspects, documents the damage with photos and gives you a written estimate.
Read your policy
Check your deductible and whether the roof is covered at replacement cost or actual cash value.
Mistakes owners make after a storm
Waiting for a leak before calling anyone. Hail damage often stays dry for months.
Signing with the first person who knocks on the door. Read what to know before signing a roofing contract after a storm.
Throwing away the hail or skipping photos of the yard, cars and gutters.
Covering cracked shingles with sealant, which can hide the damage from an adjuster.
Assuming wind and hail look the same. They leave different marks, as our guide on wind damage vs. hail damage explains.
Insurance without the guesswork
Whether a claim is paid depends on your policy and your insurance company. No roofer can promise an approval. What a roofer can do is show the damage clearly. Our page on roof insurance claims explains how documentation fits into the process, and how a roof insurance deductible works covers the math.
Learn more about our hail damage roof repair work or what GemSco does in Mineral Wells.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long after a hailstorm should I get my roof checked?
As soon as it is safe. Many policies set a deadline for reporting damage, and a crack can start leaking during the next rain. An early inspection also gives you dated photos, which are useful if you decide to talk to your insurance company.
Can small hail damage a roof?
Small hail usually does less harm to shingles in good shape, but an aged roof is more fragile. Hail at 1.75 inches or larger is the size most likely to crack or bruise shingles. The only way to know for sure is to look closely.
My neighbors got new roofs after the storm. Do I need one too?
Not necessarily. Roof age, material and how the storm moved can make two houses on the same street look very different. Get your own roof inspected and compare what the photos show, rather than going by what happened next door.
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