Storm event · Crosby County, Texas
Hail damage in Ralls, TX on Mar 17, 2020
On Mar 17, 2020, NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Ralls, TX — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Ralls has 8 recorded hail events since 2019 (severity score 54/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The Mar 17, 2020 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2020 | 1" | Ralls, TX |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Ralls on Mar 17, 2020).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (Mar 17, 2020, 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 Ralls, TX on Mar 17, 2020?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1" near Ralls on Mar 17, 2020. It's one of 8 hail events logged in the area since 2019.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Ralls on Mar 17, 2020 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 Mar 17, 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 (Mar 17, 2020) 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 Mar 17, 2020 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Ralls, TX. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.