Pasadena Hail Damage: Reading the Record and Your Roof
Pasadena has had large hail in 3 of the last 10 years on record. Here is what that means for your roof, your claim and your next steps.
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A decade of hail near Pasadena
From 2015 through 2024, NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 28 hail reports within 10 miles of Pasadena. Seven of those were 1.75 inches, about the size of a golf ball. The first of them was reported on May 9, 2019, and large hail returned in 2023 and again in 2024.
That pattern matters. A roof that took a light hit in 2019 may have been hit again in 2023 or 2024. Each storm adds new bruises and loosens more granules, and the damage builds up even if no single event caused a leak.
One caution: a report within 10 miles is not proof your block was hit. Hail falls in narrow paths. Your own roof, not a map, decides whether you have damage.
Hail rarely comes alone. The same storms bring strong gusts that lift shingle tabs and break their seal. A roof can show both kinds of damage at once, and they look different up close. Our post on wind damage vs. hail damage explains how to tell them apart.
Clues you can check from the ground
Dents on gutters, downspouts, mailboxes and the AC unit.
Granules washed out at the bottom of downspouts.
Torn window screens or chipped paint on the windward side.
Shingle pieces in the yard after the storm.
Stains on the ceiling in the weeks after a storm. Read what to do after a hailstorm damages your roof.
Insurance and coastal coverage in Pasadena
Your policy decides
Approval and payment depend on your policy and your insurer. Deductibles and coverage type change the result.
Documentation helps
GemSco inspects the roof, documents the damage with photos and gives you a written estimate.
TWIA east of SH 146
Only the part of Pasadena east of State Highway 146 is in the TWIA catastrophe area. Homes there with TWIA coverage generally need windstorm inspection and a WPI-8 certificate for roof work.
If the claim stalls
See what to do when your roof insurance claim is underpaid and our roof insurance claims page.
Your next steps after hail
Note the date
Write down when the storm hit. Claims are tied to a date of loss. Local news and weather apps can help you confirm it later.
Photograph damage
Take wide and close photos of the roof edge, gutters and anything dented.
Get a roof inspection
A documented inspection shows which slopes were hit and how badly. See roof inspection in Pasadena.
Choose the repair
Spot repair for limited damage, or full replacement if the hits are spread across the roof. Read the contract before signing, and keep copies of every estimate and photo.
Building back stronger
If a replacement is needed, ask about Class 4 shingles tested to UL 2218. They are designed to resist impact better than standard shingles. Some insurers treat them differently, so ask your agent before you choose. GemSco is an elite contractor for Owens Corning and GAF and can explain the options. Visit our hail damage roof repair page or roofing in Pasadena to learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 1.75-inch hail enough to damage a roof?
Often, yes. Hail of 1.75 inches is about golf-ball size, and it can bruise or crack standard asphalt shingles, especially older ones. How much damage it does depends on wind, the angle of impact and the age of the roof. An inspection is the way to know.
My roof was hit in 2019. Can it still have damage from that storm?
It can. Hail damage that did not leak at first can keep wearing until it does. If the roof also went through the large-hail years of 2023 or 2024, it may have damage from more than one storm. Ask your insurer how older damage is handled under your policy.
What is a WPI-8 and do I need one?
A WPI-8 is the certificate the Texas Department of Insurance issues when windstorm-related work meets code in the TWIA catastrophe area. In Pasadena that applies only east of State Highway 146. If your home is there and has TWIA coverage, roof work generally needs one.
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