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Hail history for Hewitt, TX
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hewitt on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on Apr 26, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Hewitt
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Lorena, Hillside 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Hewitt |
| May 2, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Bosqueville, East Waco 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Hewitt |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Hewitt 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Hewitt |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 1 in quarter | McGregor AFB 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Hewitt |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Hewitt by year
When hail season peaks near Hewitt
Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (15) and May (10).
Largest hail storms near Hewitt
Apr 26, 2023 · 4.5 in (softball) · Waco (8 mi from Hewitt)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail up to 4.5 inches was reported 2 miles east of Waco. Numerous vehicles and buildings were damaged from the large hail that fell in and around Waco.Jun 16, 2023 · 3.5 in · Lorena (6 mi from Hewitt)
National Weather Service description (English): Picture of larger than baseball (approx. 3.25-3.5 inch) hail in Lorena.Apr 13, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Waco (7 mi from Hewitt)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported two-inch diameter hail off of Hwy 84 in the city of Waco, TX.Apr 8, 2021 · 2 in (hen egg) · McGregor AFB (9 mi from Hewitt)
National Weather Service description (English): Half dollar to golf ball sized hail was reported along with significant wind damage.May 5, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Carbon (8 mi from Hewitt)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hewitt
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2006 | F1 | Waco 7 mi from Hewitt |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hewitt
55 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hewitt since 2006, on 32 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Apr 10, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Rosenthal 1 wind report |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Woodway 1 wind report |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Robinson, Hewitt, Downsville 3 wind reports |
| May 31, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Waco, Hewitt, McGregor Muni Airport 6 wind reports |
| May 22, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Woodway 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 59 mph, measured | Waco Lake 1 wind report |
| Apr 8, 2021 | 81 mph, estimated | Lorena 1 wind report |
| May 27, 2020 | 49 mph, estimated | McGregor AFB 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Woodway 1 wind report |
| Apr 18, 2019 | 63 mph, estimated | Waco, Bosqueville 2 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 Hewitt; 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 Hewitt.
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