Hail HistoryHail history for Bandera County, TX
78 hail reports in Bandera County since 2006 on 41 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jan 15, 2017.
Cities in Bandera County
Recent hail in Bandera County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 2.75 in baseball | Vanderpool 1 hail report |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Pipecreek, Bandera 2 hail reports |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Vanderpool 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Bandera County by year
When hail season peaks in Bandera County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Bandera County
16 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Bandera County since 2006, on 14 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Sep 25, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Bandera 1 wind report |
| May 28, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Bandera 1 wind report |
| Feb 2, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Bandera 1 wind report |
| Sep 25, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Bandera 3 wind reports |
| Apr 17, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Medina 1 wind report |
| Oct 13, 2021 | 64 mph, estimated | Vanderpool 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2020 | 61 mph, measured | Vanderpool 1 wind report |
| May 4, 2018 | 58 mph, measured | Vanderpool 1 wind report |
| Jun 4, 2017 | 60 mph, estimated | Medina A Bar A Airport 1 wind report |
| May 12, 2011 | 58 mph, estimated | Vanderpool 1 wind report |
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 Bandera County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).