San Marcos, Texas · Hays County · 78666
San Marcos Storm Log: Hail, Wind & Floods That Hit Garage Doors
A running record of the severe weather that has hit San Marcos and Hays County — and what each kind of storm does to garage doors. We update it after major storms so homeowners can match damage to a date for insurance and repairs.
The log
Recent severe weather in San Marcos
Dates and details come from National Weather Service warnings and NOAA Storm Prediction Center storm reports compiled for the San Marcos area.
| Date | What happened | What it means for garage doors |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2025 | Severe storms brought widespread downed trees and power outages across San Marcos | Openers without battery backup stopped; check doors for limb and wind damage |
| May 22, 2025 | Hail up to 2.5 inches (baseball size) reported near the San Marcos Outlets | Dented and creased steel panels; photograph damage for insurance |
| March 23, 2025 | Severe thunderstorm warnings for San Marcos with quarter-size hail and 60 mph gusts | Possible light denting; check tracks and seals after high winds |
| May 9, 2024 | Hail of 2 to 3 inches in and around San Marcos, with a 65 mph wind gust recorded | Heavy panel damage on many doors; bent tracks from wind pressure |
| 2023 | Several hail reports near San Marcos, up to golf-ball size (1.75 inches) | Cosmetic to moderate panel dents |
| February 2021 | Winter Storm Uri brought days of freezing temperatures and widespread outages | Springs more prone to snapping in hard cold; doors stuck without power |
| May 2015 | Memorial Day flood: the Blanco River broke records set in the 1920s and parts of San Marcos were evacuated | Flooded openers, rusted tracks and swollen wood doors in low-lying areas |
Storm reports are point observations, not a full map of where hail fell. Your street may have had more or less than reported.
Storm types
What each kind of storm does to a garage door
Hail
Dents and creases steel panels. Creased or bowed sections can stop the door rolling smoothly over the track.
High wind
Pushes on a closed door, bowing panels and bending tracks. Wind-rated doors resist it better.
Power outages
Leaves you without the opener. A battery backup keeps it running; otherwise use the manual release safely.
Flash floods
Water damages opener electronics and rusts rollers, bearings and cables. Have it checked before running the door.
Hard freezes
Sudden cold makes springs more likely to snap and thickens lubricant, slowing the door.
Extreme heat
Not a storm, but summer heat cracks seals, thins lubricant and pushes openers into thermal shutdown.
After a storm
After a storm: a quick garage door checklist
- Photograph the door inside and out, with the date, before anything is moved.
- Look for creased or bowed panels, bent tracks and torn bottom seals.
- Run the door once and watch for binding or crooked movement — stop if you see either.
- Test the auto-reverse by closing the door on a piece of wood; it should reverse.
- Check your policy’s wind and hail deductible before filing a claim.
FAQ
Storm damage FAQ
How do I find out if it hailed at my house in San Marcos?
Check National Weather Service warnings and storm reports for the date, look for dents on cars, gutters and outdoor equipment, and photograph your door. Reports are point observations, so your street may differ.
Why does the storm date matter for a garage door claim?
Texas hail claims usually need to tie damage to a specific storm, so note the date and photograph the damage as soon as you can.
When is hail season in San Marcos?
Most severe hail and wind in Hays County happens in spring, especially from March through June.
Related
Related help
Storm damage? Get a straight answer.
Call and describe the damage. We’ll tell you whether it’s a panel repair or a new door, and what it usually costs.
No obligation. Written quote before any work.