Hail Hit South Houston Hard Lately. Here Is How to Check Your Roof
The hail reports near South Houston bunch up in recent years. If your roof has not been looked at since then, it may be hiding damage.
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A recent and concentrated hail record
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 32 hail reports within 10 miles of South Houston from 2015 through 2024. That is a lot for one small city, and the timing stands out: every report came in 2019, 2023 or 2024. Seven of them were 1.75 inches or larger, and the largest, 2 inches, fell on June 23, 2023.
What that means in practice: many roofs here were hit in 2023 and again in 2024. Damage from the first storm may never have been fixed before the second one landed. And because half of the homes in South Houston were built before 1969 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024), many of those roofs sit on old decking that does not forgive a cracked shingle for long.
Signs your roof took hail
Round dark spots on shingles where granules were knocked off.
Soft, bruised areas that give slightly when pressed.
Dents in gutters, vents, flashing and the air conditioner.
Torn window screens and chipped paint on the storm side.
Granules piling up at the downspouts after rain.
Cracked ridge caps along the peak.
What to do after a hailstorm
Stay safe and document
From the ground, take dated photos of dents, screens and anything in the yard. Our guide what to do after a hailstorm damages your roof has the full list.
Get the roof inspected
A roofer walks each slope and photographs the hits. See roof inspection in South Houston.
Check your policy
Note your deductible, the type of coverage and any reporting deadline.
Decide on next steps
Repair limited damage, or plan a replacement if hits cover most of the roof.
Insurance basics
Coverage varies
What gets paid depends on your policy and your insurance company's review. Nobody can promise approval in advance.
Deductibles
Some are a flat amount, others a share of the home's insured value. See how a roof insurance deductible works.
Wear vs. damage
On older roofs, insurers look closely at whether damage came from the storm or from age. Clear photos help.
If you are denied
Ask for the reason in writing. Our article on how to appeal a denied roof insurance claim covers the options.
Repair or replace after hail?
A few hits on one slope of a newer roof can usually be repaired by swapping the damaged shingles. Hits spread across several slopes, or any real damage on a roof that was already old, usually point to a replacement. Patching brittle shingles tends to crack the ones next to them, so the repair creates new weak spots.
The inspection report should make this call easier by showing how many hits were found on each slope. Our guide on wind damage vs. hail damage also helps you read what the photos show.
What GemSco does
GemSco inspects the roof, documents the damage with photos and gives you a written estimate. That record is what you bring to your insurance company. We are family owned, fully licensed and insured, with 20+ years of experience, and estimates are free. See our hail damage roof repair and roof insurance claims pages, or our work in South Houston.
Frequently Asked Questions
My roof was hit in 2023 and again in 2024. Is it too late to do anything?
Not necessarily. Have the roof inspected and the damage documented now, then check your policy for any time limits on reporting. Even if a claim window has closed, knowing the roof's real condition lets you repair or replace before the next storm turns hidden cracks into leaks.
How big does hail have to be to damage a roof?
It depends on the roof's age and material, wind speed and the angle of impact. Stones of 1.75 inches or more often damage standard shingles, but smaller hail can hurt old, brittle shingles too. On a roof that is already worn, even mid-size hail deserves a closer look.
Should I get my roof replaced after hail if it is already old?
If the roof was near the end of its life and hail spread damage across many slopes, replacement is usually the better choice. Repairs on old, brittle shingles often cause new cracks around them. See roof replacement in South Houston for what that project involves.
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