The NWS logged a measured 60 mph gust near Schertz on September 11, 2026 and no hail report at all. A forensic hail report for one south Schertz address returned 2.75 inches. Both things are true, and the difference matters.
Austin Microburst Roof Damage — May 28, 2026: What Homeowners Need to Do Right Now If you live in central,
Before winter arrives, seal all roof gaps around flashing, vents, chimneys, pipe boots, and skylights. Gaps allow cold air infiltration,
Remove roof ice safely with heating cables or tape that create drainage paths for melted ice. Avoid salt-based products —
The three most common roof repairs after a hail storm are replacing shingles with cracks or dents, restoring areas of
Austin’s weather attacks your roof year-round: hail cracks and dislodges shingles, high winds lift edges and tear off flashing, heavy
Ice dams form when heat escapes through a poorly insulated attic, melting snow that refreezes at the roof edge. Prevention
Snow and ice impact your roof in three main ways: ice dams, where melted snow refreezes at the eaves and
