Storm event · Panola County, Texas
Hail damage in Carthage, TX on Apr 24, 2020
On Apr 24, 2020, NOAA recorded hail up to 1.5" near Carthage, TX — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Carthage has 6 recorded hail events since 2019 (severity score 42/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The Apr 24, 2020 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2020 | 1.5" | Carthage, TX |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Carthage on Apr 24, 2020).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (Apr 24, 2020, up to 1.5") for your address, which is the evidence adjusters look for. A confirmed 1"+ hail event on your roof, paired with an inspection, is what turns a claim into an approval.
Common questions
Did it hail in Carthage, TX on Apr 24, 2020?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1.5" near Carthage on Apr 24, 2020. It's one of 6 hail events logged in the area since 2019.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Carthage on Apr 24, 2020 measured 1.5". Hail around 1" or larger can bruise or crack asphalt shingles; at 1.5" it frequently causes functional damage that supports an insurance claim.
Can I still file a claim for the Apr 24, 2020 storm?
Often yes. Most Texas policies allow hail claims for a window after the storm (commonly up to a year), subject to your policy. A claim is far stronger when you document the exact date (Apr 24, 2020) and hail size (1.5") — which a free RoofWorks report pulls for your address.
Does home insurance cover hail roof damage in Texas?
Most Texas homeowner policies cover sudden hail damage, subject to your wind/hail deductible. The Apr 24, 2020 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Carthage, TX. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.