RICOWI Releases Texas A&M Hailstorm Report

The RICOWI team looked at seven structures on the Texas A&M campus, with roof coverings that included spray polyurethane foam (SPF), modified bituminous (MB) membrane, asphalt architectural shingles, standing seam metal and copper. The photo above shows a hail-damaged SPF system while the photo below shows a standing seam system with some surface damage. 

New Franklin, OH – RICOWI, the Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues, has announced the release of the Texas A&M Hailstorm Report. This report, the latest completed by the organization, is available for download from the RICOWI website.

The Texas A&M report details the findings of an April 8, 2025 investigation of Texas A & M University buildings after a major thunderstorm hit the College Station, TX campus in March 2025. The Texas A&M Hailstorm Report looked at both hail damage and roofing performance following the storm event.

This report provides an in-depth, unbiased analysis of hail impacts on roofing systems and related structures, based on inspections conducted by trained field teams. It is part of RICOWI’s ongoing mission to advance weather-related roofing science and help industry professionals, property owners, and researchers better understand how severe hail events affect building performance.

Access the report here: https://ricowi.com/reports

In addition to documented observed damage patterns and roofing performance following significant weather events, RICOWI investigations help inform improvements in roof design, materials and installation best practices. This data supports insurers, contractors and building professionals with credible field data.

About RICOWI

The Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues Inc. (RICOWI) is a non-profit organization comprised of the major roofing associations and includes members of academia, educational and testing facilities and others involved in the science of roofing. RICOWI is dedicated to and charged to research and study major weather incidents in relation to roof issues. For additional details, copies of reports issued and other materials, visit www.ricowi.com.