Hail Austin, TX
No hail was reported within 25 miles of Austin in the last 7 days. So far in 2026, there have been 12 reports, the largest measured 1.00 inches at 3 SE Buda.
Every figure on this page covers a 25 mile circle centered on Austin. Between 2005 and 2025, the area averaged about 27.8 hail reports a year, coming on about 6.0 days. The largest hailstone since 1996 was 4.50 inches, on Mar 16, 2000.
Hail reports in 2026
| Date | Size | Place | Reported by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 3 SE BudaHays County | Public |
| May 9, 2026 | 0.50 inches marble | 3 NE San LeannaTravis County | Public |
| May 9, 2026 | 0.50 inches marble | 3 NE AustinTravis County | Public |
| May 9, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 4 E PflugervilleTravis County | Public |
| May 9, 2026 | 0.75 inches penny | PflugervilleTravis County | Emergency Mngr |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 2 N McKinney Falls StatTravis County | Public |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 0.50 inches marble | 1 E RollingwoodTravis County | Public |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | Sunset ValleyTravis County | Storm Chaser |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 0.88 inches nickel | 4 SW Lost CreekTravis County | Broadcast Media |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 4 SE GeorgetownWilliamson County | Public |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 0.88 inches nickel | 1 NE Brushy CreekWilliamson County | Public |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 2 W Brushy CreekWilliamson County | Public |
WeatherTotals compiles National Weather Service Local Storm Reports, mostly from the public and trained spotters. Each report is flagged measured or estimated and lists its source and time.
Largest hailstones within 25 miles of Austin
| Diameter | Size | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.50 inches | Grapefruit | San Marcos, Hays County | Mar 16, 2000 |
| 4.00 inches | Softball | Mueller Municipal Ar, Travis County | May 14, 2008 |
| 4.00 inches | Softball | Round Rock, Williamson County | May 14, 2008 |
| 4.00 inches | Softball | Round Rock, Williamson County | Sep 24, 2023 |
| 3.75 inches | Tea cup | Round Rock, Williamson County | Sep 24, 2023 |
Record figures come from the Storm Events Database at NCEI, a reviewed log that trails live reports by 2 to 3 months. Records start in 1996 and averages cover 2005-2025.
Hail reports by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 0.2 | 0.2 | 5.7 | 8.7 | 8.0 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 2.7 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
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