Garage Door Hail & Wind Damage in Lubbock
Lubbock gets big hail and serious wind. If a storm dented your door or pushed it out of its tracks, here’s how to document it, what the Texas Department of Insurance advises, and what to ask for in a repair or replacement.
Free, no-obligation estimate from a local garage door technician.
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Local weather
What South Plains storms do to garage doors
- Hail: On June 23, 2023, the National Weather Service reported golf ball to baseball size hail across Lubbock, including a 4.5-inch stone at 98th Street and Upland Avenue, and 2.75-inch hail in Wolfforth.
- Dust storms: The October 17, 2011 haboob brought gusts up to 75 mph and near-zero visibility to Lubbock, damaging structures, signs and fences.
- Wind: A February 2019 wind event brought a 63 mph peak gust at Lubbock’s airport and destroyed a carport.
Texas also leads the country in hail claims: State Farm alone reported paying about $1.4 billion in Texas hail claims in 2025, more than in any other state.
Sources: NWS Lubbock, June 23, 2023 storms; NWS Lubbock, Oct 17, 2011 haboob; NWS Lubbock, Feb 23, 2019 wind event; State Farm, 2025 hail claims.
Why the garage door matters
IBHS research calls the garage door a “damage amplifier.” If wind pushes it in, pressure inside the house can help lift the roof. IBHS cites findings that 90% of homes whose garage door survived the storm had no structural roof damage.
It recommends wind-rated doors and notes that most inland doors lack proper wind-rating labels.
Sources: IBHS, garage doors and severe weather.
After the storm
Texas Department of Insurance tips
- File your claim as soon as you can.
- Photograph and video the damage, and keep damaged parts until your insurer says you can throw them away.
- Make temporary repairs to prevent more damage, and save the receipts.
- Get more than one bid, and don’t pay the full amount up front.
- It’s illegal in Texas for a contractor to waive your homeowners deductible.
- TDI’s consumer help line: 800-252-3439.
Sources: Texas Department of Insurance, after hail or windstorms.
Repair or replace?
What to ask the technician
- Are the dents cosmetic, or are panels creased and weakened?
- Can individual panels be replaced, and are matching panels still made?
- Did the impact bend the tracks or damage the springs or opener?
- If replacing, what is the new door’s wind rating?
- Will you provide a written estimate I can send to my insurer?
See new garage doors for prices.
Questions
Storm damage FAQ
Should I close my garage door before a storm?
Do small hail dents need fixing?
Storm damage to your garage door?
Tell us what happened and when. A local garage door company can inspect it and give you a written estimate.