Storm dateMay 9, 2026Reported hail size1.00 inch / quarter sizeReference areaWithin 10 miles of Katy
What quarter-size hail can do to a vehicle.
Damage varies with wind, hail density, vehicle angle, panel material, paint condition, and exposure time. Even when dents are difficult to see in flat daylight, damage may become obvious under a shop inspection light or in reflected lines.
Check these areas first
- Roof and roof rails
- Hood and upper fenders
- Deck lid, spoiler, and rear quarter panels
- Black trim, chrome, lamps, and windshield edges
- Thin aluminum panels and broad low-crown surfaces
Storm information source
StormerSite’s 2026 Katy-area report page, updated June 17, 2026. Data is informational, may not include every hail path, and is not a damage or coverage determination.
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