Hail History

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Hail history for Ballinger, TX

Last hail within 10 milesMay 10, 20263.25 in
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20064.5 in (softball)Jun 12, 2014
Hail days since 200635
Days with hail 1 inch or larger31
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles33

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ballinger on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on Jun 12, 2014. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Ballinger

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 10, 20263.25 inHatchel
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Ballinger		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Ballinger by year

20620720809102112122132142151162171181922012112252352425126

When hail season peaks near Ballinger

Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (20) and April (7).

JanFeb4Mar7Apr20May2Jun1JulAugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Ballinger

Jun 12, 2014 · 4.5 in (softball) · Hatchel (8 mi from Ballinger)

May 2, 2024 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Ballinger (4 mi from Ballinger)

National Weather Service description (English): DELAYED REPORT: Picture from fire department of grapefruit size hail 4 miles east of Ballinger along County Road 123.

May 10, 2026 · 3.25 in · Hatchel (8 mi from Ballinger)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported giant size hail of 3.25 inches in diameter just west of Hatchel.

Apr 1, 2017 · 3 in (tea cup) · Rowena (6 mi from Ballinger)

Apr 22, 2023 · 3 in (tea cup) · Ballinger (1 mi from Ballinger)

National Weather Service description (English): There was baseball to tea cup size hail reported in Ballinger.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ballinger

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 7, 2024EF?Benoit
8 mi from Ballinger		0.7 mi long, 20 yd wide
May 2, 2024EF2Ballinger
2 mi from Ballinger		4.5 mi long, 390 yd wide
Apr 30, 2007EF0Ballinger Bruce Airport
4 mi from Ballinger		1.4 mi long, 350 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ballinger

33 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ballinger since 2006, on 25 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Apr 30, 2007.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 10, 2026damage reportedBallinger
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 10, 202675 mph, estimatedBallinger
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 22, 202566 mph, estimatedBallinger
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 7, 202461 mph, measuredBallinger
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202469 mph, estimatedBallinger
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202470 mph, estimatedBallinger
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 202369 mph, estimatedBallinger
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202275 mph, estimatedRowena
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 202162 mph, measuredRowena
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 202185 mph, estimatedBallinger Bruce Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Ballinger; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Ballinger.

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