Leak after a storm
Why Is My Roof Leaking After a Storm in Granbury?
What you might be seeing
A leak after Hood County hail or wind is often flashing or a lifted shingle — tarping is not a lasting repair.
Water stains on a ceiling after a storm
Drips into an attic or living space
Wet insulation or a musty smell upstairs
Missing shingles visible from the ground
Common causes
Lifted or creased shingles
Hail and wind can open a path that only shows when it rains again.
Failed step or chimney flashing
Wall and penetration flashing often leak before the field does.
Clogged or pulled valley
Debris after a storm can send water under the shingles.
Punctures from limbs
Fallen branches can crack a deck that a drive-by estimate misses.
Safe checks to try
Only try steps you are comfortable with — stop if anything feels unsafe.
Catch drips with a bucket and move valuables; do not walk a wet roof.
Stop if: The ceiling is sagging or wiring is wet — leave the room.
Photograph the stain, attic if safe, and the roof plane from the ground.
Note the storm date and whether you plan to file a claim.
Ask for a tarp only as a temporary stop — not the written repair scope.
When to call a professional
- Active dripping into living space
- A soft or stained ceiling after Hood County hail
- You cannot tell if the leak is flashing or a field shingle
- An insurer or adjuster is already involved
What to ask if you hire
- 1.Is this a temporary tarp, a lasting repair, or a replacement?
- 2.Did you inspect the attic and flashing, or only the street view?
- 3.Will the written scope match a claim estimate if I file?
- 4.Who pulls a permit if the deck needs more than a patch?
What to look up next
- The written leak scope names tarp vs lasting flashing repair
- Hail or wind photos of the leak source are attached
- A second roofing bid uses the same claim-or-cash path