Eastern Parker County has had 1-inch-plus hail reported on three separate days since May 1, 2026, all within a few miles of each other around Willow Park, Hudson Oaks and Aledo. (Parker County had big hail in April too, but this post covers May through early November.)
The three storm days
| Date | Largest size | Where | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | 1.25” half dollar | Willow Park; 2 mi NNE of Hudson Oaks near Lake Weatherford | SPC 5/28 |
| July 6, 2026 | 1.50” ping pong ball | 2 miles northwest of Aledo | SPC 7/6 |
| September 27, 2026 | 1.00” quarter | 2 miles north-northwest of Willow Park | SPC 9/27 |
May 28
Four reports between 3:55 and 4:06 PM Central: quarter size hail northwest of and just north of Willow Park, and half dollar hail in Willow Park and near Lake Weatherford. Full details are in our May 28 hail post.
July 6
A public report of ping pong ball size (1.5-inch) hail 2 miles northwest of Aledo at about 9:02 PM Central. That’s the largest Parker County report in this period.
September 27
A Facebook report of hail up to quarter size in northern Willow Park at about 6:30 PM Central.
SPC times are in UTC; we converted them to Central Daylight Time.
Why repeat storms matter
The three report spots sit within roughly 5 miles of each other. When an area is reported with hail more than once in a season:
- It’s harder to tell which storm caused what, so dated records matter.
- A small problem from an early storm, like a cracked vent boot, can let water in during later rains.
- Insurance policies have reporting deadlines that start from the storm date, so check your policy for each date.
How to read SPC reports
Each report is one person’s observation at one point. They’re preliminary, they record the biggest stone seen, and they don’t say how long hail lasted or what it did to any roof.
What you can check from the ground
Stay off the roof. Look for dents in gutters, downspouts and vents, dings in AC fins, granules at downspout outlets, torn screens and new ceiling stains. Write down which storm dates apply to your area.
What our free inspection covers
We get on the roof and walk every slope, not just the side that faced the storm. We also fly a drone over the roof to photograph slopes and areas that are hard to reach safely, and we can run a drone thermal (infrared) scan, which shows temperature differences across the roof and helps find where water may have gotten under the surface.
You get a free digital photo report with dated photos of what we found: the shingles or metal, ridge caps, vents, pipe boots, flashing, valleys and gutters. If you decide to file a claim, those photos are documentation you can give your insurance company. We are roofers, not adjusters. We don’t adjust, negotiate or settle claims; your insurer makes the coverage decision.
If there’s nothing wrong, we’ll tell you that.
If water is getting in
We’re open 24/7 for emergencies and do emergency tarping to keep water out until a permanent repair. We respond the same day in almost every case. Take photos of any leak and interior damage before you clean up, and keep receipts for temporary repairs.
If you end up re-roofing
A hail-area re-roof is a good time to upgrade. Every shingle roof we install is Class 3 at minimum, and Class 4 impact-resistant shingles are available. Many Texas insurers offer a premium discount for Class 4; it varies by company, so ask yours. We also install 24- or 26-gauge standing seam metal, formed on our own roll formers. See metal vs. Class 4 shingles for how they compare.
Watch for storm chasers
After hail, out-of-town crews knock doors. Don’t sign anything on your porch, and check that a roofer has a local address and history. Texas law says you must pay your deductible; a contractor offering to waive or “cover” it is breaking the law. We never waive deductibles. Snow Roofing & Exteriors is A+ rated on the BBB, and our main office is in Bridgeport.
Town pages
See the recent hail lists for Willow Park, Hudson Oaks and Aledo, plus Weatherford, and our storm and hail inspection page.