Storm event · Hood County, Texas
Hail damage in Oak Trail Shores, TX on May 3, 2021
On May 3, 2021, NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Oak Trail Shores, TX — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Oak Trail Shores has 9 recorded hail events since 2021 (severity score 39/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The May 3, 2021 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2021 | 1" | Oak Trail Shores, TX |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Oak Trail Shores on May 3, 2021).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (May 3, 2021, up to 1") 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 Oak Trail Shores, TX on May 3, 2021?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Oak Trail Shores on May 3, 2021. It's one of 9 hail events logged in the area since 2021.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Oak Trail Shores on May 3, 2021 measured 1". Hail around 1" or larger can bruise or crack asphalt shingles; sizes near 1" can still cause damage worth documenting.
Can I still file a claim for the May 3, 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 (May 3, 2021) and hail size (1") — 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 May 3, 2021 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Oak Trail Shores, TX. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.