Storm event · Franklin County, Texas
Hail damage in Mount Vernon, TX on Mar 24, 2021
On Mar 24, 2021, NOAA recorded hail up to 1.5" near Mount Vernon, TX — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Mount Vernon has 10 recorded hail events since 2020 (severity score 51/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The Mar 24, 2021 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2021 | 1.5" | Mount Vernon, TX |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Mount Vernon on Mar 24, 2021).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (Mar 24, 2021, 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 Mount Vernon, TX on Mar 24, 2021?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1.5" near Mount Vernon on Mar 24, 2021. It's one of 10 hail events logged in the area since 2020.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Mount Vernon on Mar 24, 2021 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 Mar 24, 2021 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 (Mar 24, 2021) 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 Mar 24, 2021 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Mount Vernon, TX. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.