March 11, 2026
Grapefruit-sized hail hit Leakey and the Texas Hill Country. Blue Olive Pools can repair pool equipment damage, cracked coping, and more. Call (830) 222-6211.
On March 10, 2026, a major storm tore through the Texas Hill Country. Huge hail — softball to grapefruit size — slammed Leakey, Camp Wood, and parts of Real and Kinney Counties. A tornado touched down in Kinney County. Homes, cars, and local shops took heavy hits.
If you live in the Hill Country, your pool may have taken a beating too. Hail that size doesn't just dent cars. It cracks pool coping. It smashes skimmer lids. It wrecks pool equipment. And some of that damage is hard to spot at first.
At Blue Olive Pools, we've been out checking pools since the storm passed. We serve Leakey, Uvalde, Concan, Camp Wood, Utopia, and the wider Hill Country. We're ready to help you get your pool back in shape.
Most people think of hail damage in terms of roofs and cars. But your pool and pool equipment sit outside with no cover. They're just as exposed.
Here's what softball- and grapefruit-sized hail can damage:
Pool coping and decking — Cracked pool coping, chipped stone or concrete.
Skimmer lids — Cracked or shattered plastic.
Pool pump and filter — Filter tank dents and cracked housings.
Pool heater — Heater dents, bent fins, and cracked panels.
Automation and controls — Cracked panels and water intrusion.
Pool tile and plaster — Chipped tile and cracked plaster at the waterline.
Lighting fixtures — Cracked lens covers.
Don't ignore small dents and cracks. A tiny crack in your filter tank can turn into a full leak. A dented heater may still run — but not for long. Get it checked early. It saves you money down the road.
Step 1: Look at the pool deck and coping first. Walk the full edge of the pool. Look for cracked pool coping, chips, or loose stones.
Step 2: Check all pool equipment. Look at your pump, filter, heater, and any pipes or valves.
Step 3: Open the skimmer. Lift the lid. Is it cracked? Clear out any hail, leaves, or debris that fell in.
Step 4: Look at the water. Is it cloudy or green? Storms dump dirt and debris into the pool.
Step 5: Test the water chemistry. Run a basic test for chlorine, pH, and alkalinity.
Step 6: Check automation and electrical panels. Don't turn anything on if you see water near the wiring — call a pro.
We handle pool repairs big and small — from a cracked skimmer lid to a full rebuild: cracked coping and decking, damaged skimmer lids, filter tank and heater dents, pump and motor damage, automation fixes, tile and plaster repair, light fixture repair, and full pool cleanup.
Already filed an insurance claim? We work with homeowners through the insurance process and can provide detailed damage reports and repair estimates to support your claim.
Hailstorms don't just damage surfaces, they can crack tile, chip plaster, and stress out plumbing lines in ways that aren't always visible right away. If you suspect storm damage, a thorough pool leak Inspection can catch problems before they turn into costly repairs. We live and work in the Hill Country. When the March 10 storm hit Leakey, it hit our home. We serve Leakey, Rio Frio, Uvalde, Concan, Camp Wood, Utopia, Vanderpool, Hunt, Ingram, Kerrville, Bandera, Boerne, Fredericksburg, Marble Falls, Johnson City, Dripping Springs, and beyond.
If your pool took a hit from the March 10 hailstorm, call Blue Olive Pools today.
Call us: (830) 222-6211
Visit: blueolivepools.com
Blue Olive Pools — Your Trusted Hill Country Pool Repair Team.