Recent storm reports in North Richland Hills
North Richland Hills sits in northeast Tarrant County, and its recent storm history includes both hail and damaging wind. The table below lists events the National Weather Service recorded in the city, compiled by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. They show what was reported nearby, not what happened to your particular roof.
| Date | What was reported | Details |
|---|---|---|
| December 13, 2022 | EF-1 tornado, peak winds near 90 mph | NWS survey: formed west of Davis Blvd on Sayer Ln, damaged business roofs along Davis Blvd, then shingle and tree damage before ending near W. McDonwell School Rd |
| March 2, 2023 | Damaging wind | Damage to new and under-construction homes in NRH |
| May 27, 2024 | Hail, 1 to 1.25 inches | Quarter- and half-dollar-size hail reported in the city |
| May 25, 2026 | Hail, 1 inch | Quarter-size hail reported just southwest of the city |
Hail and wind leave different evidence
Adjusters treat hail and wind as separate causes of loss, and the evidence on the roof is different. Hail leaves random bruises on shingles and dents or spatter marks on metal. Wind lifts, creases or tears shingles, usually along edges, ridges and the windward slopes. Getting the cause right matters, because it ties your damage to a dated storm.
That distinction matters in NRH because one storm can bring both. A roof can show creased shingles on the south slope from wind and bruising across every slope from hail. We photograph and label them separately so the adjuster isn’t left to sort it out on their own.
How we document an NRH claim
If the inspection finds storm damage worth claiming, we build the record your adjuster will need. If it doesn’t, we tell you so and you skip the claim entirely. The steps below are the same whether the damage came from hail, wind or both, and you stay in control of the claim throughout.
- Inspection and photos. Every slope, marked test squares, close-ups of damaged shingles, vents, gutters and flashing, and attic photos of any leaks.
- Storm match. We note the storm date that fits the damage so your claim has a clear date of loss.
- Adjuster meeting. If you want us there, we walk the roof with your adjuster. Our adjuster meeting page explains what to expect.
- Scope review. We compare your insurer’s scope of loss with what we found and document anything missed so it can be submitted as a supplement.
We are not a public adjuster, and we never waive or pay a deductible. Our deductibles guide explains the Texas law, and the insurance claims hub covers the full process.
Rebuilding after a claim in NRH
Once a claim is approved, the rebuild follows North Richland Hills’ re-roof rules. A full replacement needs a permit, decking work has to be listed on the application, and more than two layers of shingles means a full strip. If the original scope missed decking or code items, we document them for your insurer.
If you’re replacing anyway, it’s a good moment to price impact-resistant shingles; our Class 4 shingle guide explains the rating and possible insurance credits. Our North Richland Hills roof replacement page covers the city’s decking and permit rules in detail, and smaller wind repairs are covered under roof repair in North Richland Hills.
Getting a free storm inspection
Call (817) 754-9484 or request a free estimate. Give us the storm date if you know it, and the claim number if you’ve already filed. Our office is in Arlington, about 15 miles south by I-20 and Loop 820.
Our hail and storm damage page explains the service across DFW, and the North Richland Hills service area page lists everything else we do in town.
Sources
- NOAA Storm Prediction Center, storm reports for December 13, 2022 (NWS storm survey, North Richland Hills EF-1 tornado)
- NOAA Storm Prediction Center, storm reports for March 2, 2023
- NOAA Storm Prediction Center, storm reports for May 27, 2024
- NOAA Storm Prediction Center, storm reports for May 25, 2026
- City of North Richland Hills, Building Inspections & Permits FAQs