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HAIL DAMAGE
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1.0 SCOPE
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21.1 Changes
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2.0 LOSS PREVENTION RECOMMENDATIONS
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22.1 Construction and Location
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2.1.2 Recommendations Applicable to Facilities in Very Severe or
Severe Hail Hazard Areas ..... 42.2 Operation and Maintenance
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3.0 SUPPORT FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
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53.1 Loss Experience
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53.2 Loss History
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4.0 REFERENCES
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84.1 FM Global
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84.2 Other
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APPENDIX A GLOSSARY OF TERMS
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8APPENDIX B DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY
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8APPENDIX C SUPPORTING INFORMATION
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List of FiguresFig. 1. Size comparison of large hail stone to
golf ball
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2Fig. 2. Size comparison of large hail stone to tennis ball
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2Fig. 3. Hail damaged HVAC unit
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4Fig. 4. HVAC unit with hail guard over cooling fins at same
location as hail damaged unit in Figure 3 ..... 4Fig. 5. Hail
damage to severely alligatored roof (built-up roof)
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6Fig. 6. Hail damage to asbestos cement roof
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7Fig. 7. Hail damage to clay roof tiles
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7Fig. 8. Hailstorm hazard map for the United States
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15Fig. 9. Texas counties in very severe hail area with US inset
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List of TablesTable 1. Roof Hail Ratings1
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3Table 2. Impact Energy of Hail Stones (For Design Purposes)
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6Table 3. Hail Zones for Texas (USA) Counties
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10Table 3. Hail Zones for Texas (USA) Counties (Contd)
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11Table 3. Hail Zones for Texas (USA) Counties (Contd)
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12Table 3. Hail Zones for Texas (USA) Counties (Contd)
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1.0 SCOPEThis data sheet provides loss prevention guidelines to
aid in minimizing the potential for hail damage to
roofs,roof-mounted equipment and other outdoor equipment. It does
not apply to photovoltaic panels and ancillaryequipment that are
roof or ground mounted, concentrating solar power systems, or wind
turbines. Refer toData Sheet 1-15, Roof Mounted Solar Photovoltaic
Panels; Data Sheet 7-105, Concentrating Solar Power;Data Sheet
7-106, Ground Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Power; or Data Sheet
13-10, Wind Turbines.
Follow guidance in Data Sheet 1-28, Wind Design, for appropriate
wind ratings, and in Data Sheet 1-29,Roof Deck Securement and
Above-Deck Roof Components, for interior and exterior fire
ratings.
1.1 ChangesOctober 2014. This document was completely rewritten.
The following major changes were made:
A. Scope was revised to apply to all locations.
B. Recommendations were added to provide FM Approved hail rated
products, and previousrecommendations were edited.
C. Very severe hail (VSH) area was added and definitions for
severe and moderate hail hazard areaswere clarified.
D. Information on hail test standards was added.
E. Loss History, References, and Appendix A were expanded.
2.0 LOSS PREVENTION RECOMMENDATIONSHailstorms are widespread,
with damaging hail (Figs. 1 and 2) found in many areas, but with
the highestfrequency in severe and very severe hail areas.
2.1 Construction and Location2.1.1 The following recommendations
are applicable to all facilities in all hail zones:
2.1.1.1 Provide FM Approved roof assemblies with hail ratings
according to Table 1, Roof Hail Ratings. SeeAppendix C for the map
of very severe, severe and moderate hail hazards areas in the US
and Table 3,Hail Zones for Texas Counties. Appendix A, Glossary of
Terms, has definitions of severe and moderate hailhazard areas
outside the United States.
Fig. 1. Size comparison of large hail stone to golf ball
Fig. 2. Size comparison of large hail stone to tennis ball
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Table 1. Roof Hail Ratings1
Hail Hazard Area Roof Hail RatingVery severe (VSH) VSH or FM
Class 4
Severe (SH) VSH, SH, FM Class 3 or 4Moderate (MH) VSH, SH, MH,
FM Class 2, 3, or 4
1SH and MH hail ratings are for single-ply, multi-ply or panel
roofs Approved per FM Class 4470 or 4471. FM Class 2, 3, and 4 hail
ratingsare for roof shingles Approved per FM Class 4473 or
4475.
FM Approvals requirements for Very Severe Hail (VSH) rated roof
assemblies are being developed with noFM Approved VSH rated roof
assemblies at this time. Where FM Approved VSH roof assemblies
arerecommended and are not available, use assemblies that are
Specification Tested to a Class 4 rating usingFM 4473 or Approved
per FM 4475. Specification Tested products are in the online
Approval Guide.
Stone or paver ballasted roofs (which are not Approved by FM
Approvals) are acceptable in all areas, subjectto the limitations
in Data Sheet 1-29, Roof Deck Securement and Above-Deck Roof
Components. Do notuse stone-ballasted roofs on buildings taller
than 150 ft (46 m), or in areas with design wind speeds greateror
equal to 100 mph (45 m/s).
Do not use roofs with gravel surfacing of any kind where the
basic wind speed is equal to or greater than100 mph (45 m/s). Refer
to Data Sheet 1-28, Wind Design, for the design wind speed and for
exceptions.
2.1.1.2 Select any FMApproved perimeter flashing system and
install according to Data Sheet 1-49, PerimeterFlashing. (FM
Approved flashing does not have a hail impact rating.) It is
critical that proper cant strips areprovided when required to
support built-up or modified bitumen roof covers at the junction
between the roofand parapets, roof dividers, or equipment curbs
since unsupported roof covers are especially prone to
haildamage.
2.1.1.3 Select FM Approved Class 1 wall panels with an S
(severe) hail rating in very severe or severe hailareas or with an
S (severe) or M (moderate) hail rating in moderate hail areas, or
select wall systems thatare inherently fire and hail resistant such
as brick or concrete block.
2.1.1.4 Where the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ, also
referred to as the code official) requiressmoke and heat vents,
select ones that are FM Approved. Ones with non-metallic domes
should have asevere hail rating in very severe or severe hail
areas, and a severe or moderate hail rating in moderate hailareas.
Follow guidance in Data Sheet 1-10, Interaction of Sprinklers,
Smoke and Heat Vents, and DraftCurtains.
Heat and smoke vents can also be protected with minimum No. 11
gauge (0.1205 in.) (3.06 mm) diametersteel wire mesh with maximum
mesh opening size of 1.0 in (25 mm) and supported on a steel
framework.Increase the wire size if the shortest span (distance
between supporting frame members) exceeds 6 ft (1.83m).
2.1.1.5 Select FM Approved skylights with a severe hail rating
in very severe or severe hail areas, and withsevere or moderate
hail rating in moderate hail areas. Plastic panels installed into
metal roofs may be knownas light bands but are considered skylights
in the Approval Guide. Follow guidance in Data Sheet
1-28,WindDesign, for appropriate wind ratings.
Skylights can also be protected with minimum No. 11 gauge
(0.1205 in.) (3.06 mm) diameter steel wire meshwith maximum mesh
opening size of 1.0 in. (25 mm) and supported on a steel framework.
Increase the wiresize if the shortest span (distance between
supporting frame members) exceeds 6 ft (1.83 m).
2.1.1.6 Provide roof drainage in accordance with Data Sheet
1-54, Roof Loads for New Construction.
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2.1.2 Recommendations Applicable to Facilities in Very Severe or
Severe Hail Hazard Areas
2.1.2.1 Provide hail guards or steel wire mesh over cooling fins
on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning(HVAC) equipment. When
wire mesh is used, use minimum No. 11 gauge (0.1205 in.) (3.06 mm)
diametersteel wire mesh with maximum mesh opening size of 1.0 in.
(25 mm) and supported on a steel framework.Increase the wire size
if the shortest span (distance between supporting frame members)
exceeds 6 ft (1.8m).
Fig. 3. Hail damaged HVAC unit
Fig. 4. HVAC unit with hail guard over cooling fins at same
location as hail damaged unit in Figure 3
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2.1.2.2 Provide hail screens or guards over critical outdoor
equipment that is vulnerable to damage fromvery severe hail in very
severe hail areas (not tested to withstand impact energy of 23.75
ft lb (32.2 J) or severehail in severe hail areas (not tested to
withstand impact energy of 14 ft lb [19 J]). When hail screens or
guardsare not commercially available they can be built using steel
wire mesh supported on a steel framework witha maximum mesh opening
size of 1.0 in. (25 mm). Wire size should be No. 11 gauge (0.1205
in.) (3.06 mm).Wire size should be increased if the shortest span
(distance between supporting frame members) exceeds6 ft (1.83
m).
2.2 Operation and Maintenance2.2.1 Inspect roofs regularly
according to the roofing manufacturers guidelines, but at least
semi-annuallyand following storms. Manufacturers should have
inspection forms available that should be completed andkept on
file.
Inspections should be conducted by a qualified person who
verifies that the roof surface is watertight withoutany punctures
or cracks, and any insulation appears firm and not water damaged.
The underside of the roofdeck should be checked for indications of
roof leaks.
2.2.1.1 For built-up and modified bitumen roof covers, verify
that the original surface coating, such as granulesor gravel, is
intact and covering all areas. Look for deficiencies such as
blisters, deteriorating felts (scrimis showing) and alligatored
surfaces that are especially prone to hail damage. Deficiencies
over a large areamay indicate the roof cover needs to be replaced
and a registered roof consultant (RRC, as certified by RCI,Inc.)
should inspect the roof.
A registered roof consultant (RRC) is a designation made by RCI,
Incorporated; which is an internationalassociation of professional
consultants, architects, and engineers who specialize in the
specification anddesign of roofing, waterproofing, and exterior
wall systems. For those locations outside the United Stateswhere
this qualification may not be available, the roof consultant should
have completed specialized trainingor certification from an
industry recognized organization.
2.2.1.2 Inspect single-ply membranes for crazing (very fine
cracks in the membrane surface) or signs ofstretching at the edges
and seams, indicating probable embrittlement. Membranes with either
condition areespecially prone to hail damage and should be promptly
inspected by an RRC as certified by RCI Inc.
2.2.1.3 Inspect liquid applied roof covers for crazing,
cracking, peeling, flaking or erosion. Areas with theseconditions
are especially prone to hail damage and should be promptly
inspected by an RRC as certifiedby RCI Inc.
2.2.1.4 Make roof repairs promptly in accordance with
manufacturers guidelines, and follow Data Sheet 10-3,Hot Work
Management, for all hot work.
3.0 SUPPORT FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
3.1 Loss Experience
3.1.1 Hail guards are designed to protect cooling fins and
condenser coils on heating, ventilating, and airconditioning (HVAC)
equipment from hail and are usually available as an option from the
HVAC manufacturerbut can also be obtained from other suppliers.
3.1.2 Metal roofs are rarely breached by even large hail, and
should keep the contents protected and dry,unless they are severely
corroded.
3.1.3 Hail many times blocks roof drains and gutters allowing
water to enter the building if there is not awatertight seal
between the gutters and the underside of the roof as recommended in
DS 1-54 section2.5.4.1.8.
3.1.4 FM Approvals severe and Class 3 hail impact ratings
approximate the impact energy of 1 in. (44mm) diameter hail at
terminal velocity which is approximately 14 ft-lb (19 J). The
moderate and Class 2 hailimpact ratings approximate the impact
energy of 1 in. (38 mm) diameter hail at terminal velocity whichis
approximately 8 ft-lb (10.8 J). Refer to Table 2 for the terminal
velocities and impact energies of varioussize hail stones.
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Table 2. Impact Energy of Hail Stones (For Design Purposes)
Stone Diameter Terminal Velocity Impact Energyin. mm ft/sec
m/sec ft lbs Joules1 25 73 22.3 1 1.301.5 38 90 27.4 8 10.92 51 105
32.0 22 29.82.5 64 117 35.7 53 71.93 76 130 39.6 120 163
Reference: Hail Resistance of Roofing Products Building Science
Series 23
3.2 Loss History
Hail can damage most exposed surfaces but the majority of damage
is to roofs. Cooling fins and condensercoils of roof top heating,
ventilating, and air conditioning equipment and skylights are
usually damaged withless damage to windows, walls and other
equipment. Several of the largest losses have been to
outsidestorage of automobiles. Hail usually impacts all buildings
and outside storage at the entire site.
The most damageable roofs are asbestos-cement, cementitious
fiber and any roof in poor condition.
Figure 6 shows an asbestos-cement roof where hail punctured
holes throughout the roof allowing rain waterto wet the entire
building and machinery and also contaminating the interior with
asbestos. The entire roofneeds to be replaced, which along with
asbestos clean-up, will affect operations for several months.
Althoughthis was impacted by 3 in. (76 mm) diameter hail, even
small hail can easily puncture these old, brittle roofs.
Figure 7 shows clay roof tiles that were decimated by hail.
Besides a new roof, there can be significant waterdamage to the
building interior if there is not a solid roof deck with taped
seams under the clay tiles.
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0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
1inch
1cm
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Fig. 5. Hail damage to severely alligatored roof (built-up
roof)
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Fig. 6. Hail damage to asbestos cement roof
Fig. 7. Hail damage to clay roof tiles
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4.0 REFERENCES
4.1 FM GlobalData Sheet 1-10, Interaction of Sprinklers, Smoke
and Heat Vents, and Draft CurtainsData Sheet 1-15, Roof Mounted
Solar Photovoltaic PanelsData Sheet 1-28, Wind DesignData Sheet
1-28R/1-29R, Roof SystemsData Sheet 1-29, Roof Deck Securement and
Above-Deck Roof ComponentsData Sheet 1-35, Green RoofsData Sheet
1-49, Perimeter FlashingData Sheet 1-54, Roof Loads for New
ConstructionData Sheet 7-105, Concentrating Solar PowerData Sheet
7-106, Ground Mounted Solar Photovoltaic PowerData Sheet 13-10,
Wind Turbines
FM Approvals. Test Procedure, Test Method for Determining the
Susceptibility to Hail Damage of RoofCoverings. November 2010.
4.2 OtherANSI FM 4473. Test Standard for Impact Resistance
Testing of Rigid Roofing Materials by Impacting withFreezer Ice
balls. January 2011.
ASTM International. Standard Specification for Mineral Aggregate
Used on Built-Up Roofs. ASTM D1863/D1863M - 05(2011)e1, 2011.
EN 13583:2001. Flexible sheets for waterproofing. Bitumen,
plastic and rubber sheets for roof waterproofing.Determination of
hail resistance. November 2001.
APPENDIX A GLOSSARY OF TERMSFM Approved: Reference to FM
Approved in this data sheet means the product or service has
satisfiedthe criteria for Approval by FM Approvals. Refer to the
Approval Guide, or Roof Nav online resources of FMApprovals, for a
complete listing of products and services that are FM Approved.
Hail day: A day where minimum in. (19 mm) diameter hail occurred
within 25 mi (40 km) of a location.
Moderate hail hazard areas: Areas in the United States shown as
Moderate in Figure 8 Hailstorm hazardmap for the United States or
areas outside the United States that have not experienced on
average at leastthree hail days per year.
Severe hail hazard areas: Areas in the United States shown as
Severe in Figure 8 Hailstorm hazard mapfor the United States or
areas outside the United States that have experienced on average at
least threehail days per year.
Specification Tested: Products that have been evaluated by FM
Approvals according to recognized standardsand are subject to
examinations and follow-up by FM Approvals.
Square: A roofing term meaning 100 ft2 (9.28 m) of roofing
area.
Very Severe hail hazards areas: Areas in the United States shown
as Very Severe in Figure 8, Hail stormhazard map for the United
States.
APPENDIX B DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORYOctober 2014. This document
was completely rewritten. The following major changes were
made:
A. Scope was revised to apply to all locations.
B. Recommendations were added to provide FM Approved hail rated
products, and previousrecommendations were edited.
C. Very severe hail (VSH) area was added and definitions for
severe and moderate hail hazard areaswere clarified.
D. Information on hail test standards was added.
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E. Loss History, References, and Appendix A were expanded.
September 2009. Hailstorm hazard map was reformatted. No
technical changes were made.
January 2009. Minor editorial changes were made for this
revision.
May 2008. Appendix B, Document Revision History was updated.
May 2001. Hailstorm hazard map was improved and is now located
at the end of the data sheet.
January 2000. This revision of the document has been reorganized
to provide a consistent format.
May 1998. Revised.
October 1985. DS 1-47S.1 was replaced with a new DS 1-34.
APPENDIX C SUPPORTING INFORMATION
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Table 3. Hail Zones for Texas (USA) Counties
County State Hail ZoneAnderson TX SevereAndrews TX Very
SevereAngelina TX SevereAranas TX SevereArcher TX Very Severe
Armstrong TX Very SevereAtascosa TX SevereAustin TX SevereBailey
TX Very SevereBandera TX SevereBastrop TX SevereBaylor TX Very
SevereBee TX SevereBell TX SevereBexar TX SevereBlanco TX
SevereBorden TX Very SevereBosque TX Very SevereBowie TX Very
SevereBrazoria TX SevereBrazos TX SevereBrewster TX SevereBriscoe
TX Very SevereBrooks TX SevereBrown TX SevereBurleson TX
SevereBurnet TX SevereCaldwell TX SevereCalhoun TX SevereCallahan
TX Very SevereCameron TX SevereCamp TX Very SevereCarson TX Very
SevereCass TX Very SevereCastro TX Very Severe
Chambers TX SevereCherokee TX SevereChildress TX Very SevereClay
TX Very Severe
Cochran TX Very SevereCoke TX Severe
Coleman TX SevereCollin TX Very Severe
Collingsworth TX Very SevereColorado TX SevereComal TX
Severe
Comanche TX SevereConcho TX SevereCooke TX Very SevereCoryell TX
SevereCottle TX Very SevereCrane TX SevereCrockett TX SevereCrosby
TX Very Severe
Culberson TX Severe
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Table 3. Hail Zones for Texas (USA) Counties (Contd)
County State Hail ZoneDallam TX Very SevereDallas TX Very
SevereDawson TX Very Severe
Deaf Smith TX Very SevereDelta TX Very SevereDenton TX Very
SevereDeWitt TX SevereDickens TX Very SevereDimmit TX SevereDonley
TX Very SevereDuval TX Severe
Eastland TX Very SevereEctor TX Severe
Edwards TX SevereEl Paso TX SevereEllis TX Very SevereErath TX
Very SevereFalls TX SevereFannin TX Very SevereFayette TX
SevereFisher TX Very SevereFloyd TX Very SevereFoard TX Very
Severe
Fort Bend TX SevereFranklin TX Very SevereFreestone TX
Severe
Frio TX SevereGaines TX Very Severe
Galveston TX SevereGarza TX Very SevereGillespie TX
SevereGlasscock TX SevereGoliad TX Severe
Gonzales TX SevereGray TX Very Severe
Grayson TX Very SevereGregg TX Very SevereGrimes TX Severe
Guadalupe TX SevereHale TX Very SevereHall TX Very Severe
Hamilton TX SevereHansford TX Very SevereHardeman TX Very
SevereHardin TX SevereHarris TX SevereHarrison TX Very
SevereHartley TX Very SevereHaskell TX Very SevereHays TX
Severe
Hemphill TX Very SevereHenderson TX Very SevereHidalgo TX
SevereHill TX Severe
Hockley TX Very Severe
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Table 3. Hail Zones for Texas (USA) Counties (Contd)
County State Hail ZoneHood TX Very Severe
Hopkins TX Very SevereHouston TX SevereHoward TX Very
SevereHudspeth TX SevereHunt TX Very Severe
Hutchinson TX Very SevereIrion TX SevereJack TX Very Severe
Jackson TX SevereJasper TX Severe
Jeff Davis TX SevereJefferson TX SevereJim Hogg TX SevereJim
Wells TX SevereJohnson TX Very SevereJones TX Very SevereKarnes TX
SevereKaufman TX Very SevereKendall TX SevereKenedy TX SevereKent
TX Very SevereKerr TX Severe
Kimble TX SevereKing TX Very SevereKinney TX SevereKleberg TX
SevereKnox TX Very Severe
La Salle TX SevereLamar TX Very SevereLamb TX Very Severe
Lampasas TX SevereLavaca TX SevereLee TX SevereLeon TX
SevereLiberty TX Severe
Limestone TX SevereLipscomb TX Very SevereLive Oak TX
SevereLlano TX SevereLoving TX SevereLubbock TX Very SevereLynn TX
Very Severe
Madison TX SevereMarion TX Very SevereMartin TX Very SevereMason
TX Severe
Matagorda TX SevereMaverick TX SevereMcCulloch TX SevereMcLennan
TX SevereMcMullen TX SevereMedina TX SevereMenard TX SevereMidland
TX Severe
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Table 3. Hail Zones for Texas (USA) Counties (Contd)
County State Hail ZoneMilam TX SevereMills TX Severe
County State Hail ZoneMitchell TX Very SevereMontague TX Very
SevereMontgomery TX Severe
Moore TX Very SevereMorris TX Very SevereMotley TX Very
Severe
Nacogdoches TX SevereNavarro TX SevereNewton TX SevereNolan TX
Very SevereNueces TX SevereOchiltree TX Very SevereOldham TX Very
SevereOrange TX Severe
Palo Pinto TX Very SeverePanola TX SevereParker TX Very
SevereParmer TX Very SeverePecos TX SeverePolk TX SeverePotter TX
Very SeverePresidio TX SevereRains TX Very SevereRandall TX Very
SevereReagan TX SevereReal TX Severe
Red River TX Very SevereReeves TX SevereRefugio TX SevereRoberts
TX Very SevereRobertson TX SevereRockwall TX Very SevereRunnels TX
SevereRusk TX SevereSabine TX Severe
San Augustine TX SevereSan Jacinto TX SevereSan Patricio TX
SevereSan Saba TX SevereSchleicher TX SevereScurry TX Very
Severe
Shackelford TX Very SevereShelby TX SevereSherman TX Very
SevereSmith TX Very Severe
Somervell TX Very SevereStarr TX Severe
Stephens TX Very SevereSterling TX SevereStonewall TX Very
Severe
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Table 3. Hail Zones for Texas (USA) Counties (Contd)
Sutton TX SevereSwisher TX Very SevereTarrant TX Very
SevereTaylor TX Very SevereTerrell TX SevereTerry TX Very
SevereCounty State Hail Zone
Throckmorton TX Very SevereTitus TX Very Severe
Tom Green TX SevereTravis TX SevereTrinity TX SevereTyler TX
SevereUpshur TX Very SevereUpton TX SevereUvalde TX Severe
Val Verde TX SevereVan Zandt TX Very SevereVictoria TX
SevereWalker TX SevereWaller TX SevereWard TX Severe
Washington TX SevereWebb TX Severe
Wharton TX SevereWheeler TX Very SevereWichita TX Very
SevereWilbarger TX Very SevereWillacy TX Severe
Williamson TX SevereWilson TX SevereWinkler TX SevereWise TX
Very SevereWood TX Very SevereYoakum TX Very SevereYoung TX Very
SevereZapata TX SevereZavala TX Severe
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Section 1 List1.0 SCOPE 1.1 Changes
2.0 LOSS PREVENTION RECOMMENDATIONS 2.1 Construction and
Location 2.1.2 Recommendations Applicable to Facilities in Very
Severe or Severe Hail Hazard Areas
2.2 Operation and Maintenance
3.0 SUPPORT FOR RECOMMENDATIONS 3.1 Loss Experience 3.2 Loss
History
4.0 REFERENCES 4.1 FM Global 4.2 Other
APPENDIX A GLOSSARY OF TERMS APPENDIX B DOCUMENT REVISION
HISTORY APPENDIX C SUPPORTING INFORMATION Fig. 1. Size comparison
of large hail stone to golf ball Fig. 2. Size comparison of large
hail stone to tennis ball Fig. 3. Hail damaged HVAC unit Fig. 4.
HVAC unit with hail guard over cooling fins at same location as
hail damaged unit in Figure 3 Fig. 5. Hail damage to severely
"alligatored" roof (built-up roof) Fig. 6. Hail damage to asbestos
cement roof Fig. 7. Hail damage to clay roof tiles Fig. 8.
Hailstorm hazard map for the United States Fig. 9. Texas counties
in very severe hail area with US inset Table 1. Roof Hail Ratings
Table 2. Impact Energy of Hail Stones (For Design Purposes) Table
3. Hail Zones for Texas (USA) Counties Table 3. Hail Zones for
Texas (USA) Counties (Contd) Table 3. Hail Zones for Texas (USA)
Counties (Contd) Table 3. Hail Zones for Texas (USA) Counties
(Contd)