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Hail history for Brownwood, TX
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Brownwood on 50 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.25 in on May 6, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Brownwood
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Brownwood 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Brownwood |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Brownwood 1 hail report · closest near the center of Brownwood |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Thrifty 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Brownwood |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Brownwood by year
When hail season peaks near Brownwood
Of the 50 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (24) and April (13).
Largest hail storms near Brownwood
May 6, 2023 · 3.25 in · Brookesmith (9 mi from Brownwood)
National Weather Service description (English): The public reported baseball size hail (2.75 inch) to 3.25 inch diameter hail 4 miles northeast of Brookesmith. The report was from mping.May 21, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Bangs (8 mi from Brownwood)
National Weather Service description (English): A storm chaser reported tennis ball size hail in Bangs.Mar 30, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Owens (9 mi from Brownwood)
National Weather Service description (English): Trained storm spotters reported hen egg size hail.Mar 17, 2021 · 2 in (hen egg) · Brownwood (0 mi from Brownwood)
May 31, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brownwood (2 mi from Brownwood)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported with minor damage to vehicles and roofs.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Brownwood
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2008 | EF1 | Bangs 5 mi from Brownwood |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Brownwood
58 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Brownwood since 2006, on 35 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on May 2, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Brownwood 1 wind report |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Brownwood Airport 1 wind report |
| May 22, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Brownwood, Brownwood Airport 4 wind reports |
| May 22, 2024 | 67 mph, measured | Bangs 1 wind report |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 71 mph, estimated | Bangs, Brownwood 2 wind reports |
| May 8, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Bangs 1 wind report |
| May 6, 2023 | 75 mph, measured | Brownwood Airport 2 wind reports |
| Mar 2, 2023 | 90 mph, estimated | Woodland Hgts, Brownwood Bowie Airport, Ricker 3 wind reports |
| Oct 10, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Bangs, Early 2 wind reports |
| Apr 28, 2021 | 85 mph, estimated | Early, Bangs, Thrifty 3 wind reports |
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 Brownwood; 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.
Nearby cities
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 Brownwood.
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