Did Dallas–Fort Worth get hit by hail on April 25–26, 2026?

Yes. A long-lived supercell tracked across North Texas Saturday night, April 25, into Sunday morning, April 26, 2026. The storm produced hail up to baseball-sized in Tarrant and Parker counties, 1.5-inch hail across Arlington, Duncanville, and Fort Worth, and 89 mph wind gusts. Two tornadoes were confirmed (EF-2 in Wise County, EF-1 in Parker County). Hail and wind damaged thousands of vehicles across the DFW Metroplex.

How long do I have to file a hail damage claim in Texas?

Most Texas auto insurance policies allow comprehensive hail claims to be filed within one year of the storm date. Some insurers enforce shorter windows. We recommend filing within 30 days while damage evidence is fresh and adjuster availability is good.

Will my insurance premium go up if I file a hail claim?

No. Hail damage is a no-fault comprehensive claim — meaning you did not cause it. Texas insurers generally cannot raise your premium for a single comprehensive claim, and most don't raise rates at all for weather-related damage. Always confirm with your specific insurer, but the vast majority of our customers see no premium increase.

How can you cover my deductible? Is it legal?

Yes, completely legal in Texas for auto repair. We absorb your deductible as part of the repair when professional damage documentation recovers enough supplement value from your insurer to keep the job profitable. Fully disclosed in all paperwork. Different from roofing, where deductible coverage is regulated separately. We only do this on approved claims.

Why paintless dent repair instead of body shop work?

PDR is invisible to Carfax — it doesn't trigger a 'damage repair' record on your vehicle history. Body shop work does. PDR is also faster (72 hours vs 2–4 weeks), uses no paint, no body filler, and preserves your factory finish. For hail damage specifically, PDR is the industry standard for retaining resale value.

What if my car looks fine? Did I really get damaged?

Hail dents are often invisible without proper lighting. We use a specialized PDR lamp to inspect the panels. The April 25–26 storm produced hail large enough that any car parked outside in Fort Worth, Arlington, Duncanville, or northern Tarrant County almost certainly has damage that needs documentation — even if it's not visible to your eye.

Do you serve all of DFW or just Dallas?

All of DFW. We pick up vehicles from Fort Worth, Arlington, Mansfield, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Garland, Mesquite, Irving, Grapevine, Southlake, and every neighborhood in between. Our delivery fleet covers the entire Metroplex.

How fast can you pick up my car?

Same-day or next-day pickup throughout DFW after the April 25–26 storm. Reserve a slot today through the form on this page or by calling (469) 284-0336. We'll call you back within 5 minutes during business hours to confirm pickup time.

What's the loaner car like?

Luxury vehicles only — Lexus ES, Genesis G80, BMW 3 Series, or similar tier. Delivered to your home or office. You drive it for the 72-hour repair window. Free of charge as part of the service.

What's your warranty?

Lifetime warranty on every repair, for as long as you own the car. If a repaired dent ever reappears or shows any defect, we fix it free. We've never had to use the warranty — but it's there for your peace of mind.

DFW Hailstorm Response — April 25–26, 2026

DFW hailstorm hit hard. We pick up your car today.

Saturday night's storm dropped baseball-sized hail across Tarrant County, 1.5-inch hail through Arlington and Duncanville, with 89 mph winds across the Metroplex. If your car was outside, you have damage — visible or not. Reserve a pickup slot now. We deliver a luxury loaner to your house, take your car, file the claim WITH you, cover your deductible, and return your car in 72 hours after claim approval — paintless, with no Carfax record.

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$0 deductible
Luxury loaner
72-hour repair
Zero Carfax record
Lifetime warranty

/ DFW Storm Recap — April 25–26, 2026

The April 25–26, 2026 DFW hailstorm — what we know.

On Saturday night, April 25, 2026, a long-lived supercell tracked across North Texas dropping hail up to baseball-sized and producing 89 mph wind gusts across the DFW Metroplex. The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-2 tornado in Wise County near Runaway Bay (peak winds 135 mph) and an EF-1 tornado in Parker County near Springtown. Hail up to 1.5 inches was reported across Arlington, Duncanville, and Fort Worth, with some areas reporting larger stones. Oncor reported widespread power outages across Dallas, Tarrant, Wise, and Parker counties.

Hail of that size routinely damages vehicle hoods, roofs, trunk lids, and quarter panels — even when the dents are too small to see without proper lighting. If your car was outside Saturday night anywhere from Fort Worth to Plano, McKinney, Frisco, or Allen, you almost certainly have damage. Insurance companies across Texas pay for paintless dent repair under your comprehensive coverage with no impact on your premium and no fault assigned — but you need to file the claim while evidence is fresh.

We're a DFW-based PDR shop with a fleet of luxury loaners already on the road. We deliver a loaner to your home or office, take your car, document the damage for your insurance claim, work directly with your adjuster, cover your $500–$2,500 deductible, and return your car within 72 hours of claim approval — fully repaired, paintless, with zero Carfax record. This protects your resale value and your insurance premium.

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Last updated: Sunday, April 26, 2026

/ Priority Pickup Zones — April 25–26 Storm

Hail hit your ZIP yesterday. We're already routing pickups.

The 10 hardest-hit ZIP codes from Saturday night's supercell. Tap your ZIP to call dispatch and reserve a same-day pickup slot.

Top priority

Hail yesterday

76016

Arlington

10,903 households

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Hail yesterday

76017

Arlington

15,895 households

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Hail yesterday

76107

Fort Worth

15,194 households

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Hail yesterday

75052

Grand Prairie

30,996 households

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Hail yesterday

76109

Fort Worth

9,878 households

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Hail yesterday

76001

Arlington

11,522 households

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In service area

76036

Crowley

9,920 households

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Hail yesterday

76073

Paradise

2,444 households

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Hail yesterday

76013

Arlington

13,274 households

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In service area

76086

Weatherford

8,423 households

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/ How it works

Three steps — your car repaired in 72 hours.

STEP 01

Reserve your pickup.

Tell us your zip code, type of car, and when you're available. Takes 30 seconds. We'll call back within 5 minutes during business hours.

STEP 02

Loaner delivered, car taken.

Our driver shows up at your home or office with a luxury loaner (Lexus, Genesis, or BMW). You hand over your keys. We handle everything else — claim filing, adjuster meetings, insurance paperwork.

STEP 03

Car returned, paintless, perfect.

72 hours after your claim is approved, we deliver your car back to you fully repaired. Paintless dent repair leaves no trace — no Carfax record, no impact on resale value. Lifetime warranty included.

/ Why 888

Why DFW chooses 888 for hail repair.

01

DFW-based since day one

We're a Dallas–Fort Worth shop, not a storm chaser. Our fleet, our crews, our reputation — all here, all year.

02

$0 out of pocket — we cover your deductible

Your $500 to $2,500 deductible is on us. You pay nothing for paintless hail repair when insurance approves the claim.

03

Luxury loaner delivered free

Lexus ES, Genesis G80, BMW 3 Series. Your loaner is delivered to your door. Drive it like your own while we repair your car.

04

72-hour repair after claim approval

Most shops take 2–4 weeks. We average 72 hours from approval to delivery. Storm response means speed.

05

Zero Carfax record

Paintless dent repair is invisible to Carfax. Your car keeps its full resale value.

06

Lifetime warranty

We warranty every repair for as long as you own the car. If a dent ever reappears, we fix it free.

We work with every major insurer.

State FarmAllstateProgressiveFarmersUSAALiberty MutualNationwideGEICOTravelers

Your claim, our paperwork. We coach you through the call and stand behind the documentation.

/ The comparison

Why DFW drivers choose 888 over local dent shops

Storm response is a volume problem. We're built for it. Most dent shops aren't.

/ Our model

888 Hail Repair

/ The alternative

Most local dent shops

Pickup and delivery
Pickup and delivery
Free — we come to your home or office
Pickup and delivery
Drive your damaged car to them
Loaner car
Loaner car
Free luxury loaner included (sourced from our DFW Lonestar Rental fleet)
Loaner car
Rental at your expense, or no loaner offered
Insurance claim handling
Insurance claim handling
We file, document, and negotiate the entire claim
Insurance claim handling
You handle the claim yourself
Repair capacity during a storm
Repair capacity during a storm
Built for volume — multiple bays, scaled crew
Repair capacity during a storm
First-come first-served, often weeks of backlog after a hailstorm
Repair turnaround
Repair turnaround
72 hours from claim approval
Repair turnaround
1–3 weeks typical
Deductible coverage
Deductible coverage
We cover your deductible on most claims
Deductible coverage
Out of pocket
Warranty
Warranty
Lifetime warranty on every PDR repair
Warranty
30–90 day warranty typical
After-hours intake
After-hours intake
7 days a week, storm-response phone coverage
After-hours intake
Business hours only
Carfax and resale value
Carfax and resale value
Paintless repair leaves no record — your Carfax stays clean
Carfax and resale value
Body shop work shows on Carfax and reduces resale value
Storm-event focus
Storm-event focus
We mobilize for confirmed hail events with priority pickup slots
Storm-event focus
General body work — hail is a side service

Same insurance. Same repair quality. Different experience.

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/ FAQ

Frequently asked DFW hail repair questions.

Answers covering the April 25–26 DFW storm, claim windows, deductibles, paintless dent repair, loaner cars, and our lifetime warranty.

Don't see yours? Text us — we answer in under a minute during storm season.