Storm event · Collin County, Texas
Hail damage in The Colony, TX on May 15, 2022
On May 15, 2022, NOAA recorded hail up to 1.5" near The Colony, TX — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. The Colony has 11 recorded hail events since 2019 (severity score 69/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The May 15, 2022 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2022 | 1.5" | The Colony, TX |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near The Colony on May 15, 2022).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (May 15, 2022, 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 The Colony, TX on May 15, 2022?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 1.5" near The Colony on May 15, 2022. It's one of 11 hail events logged in the area since 2019.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near The Colony on May 15, 2022 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 May 15, 2022 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 15, 2022) 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 May 15, 2022 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for The Colony, TX. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.