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Hail history for Killeen, TX
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Killeen on 39 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 21, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Killeen ranks #119 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Killeen
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Hood Vlg 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Killeen |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Simmonsville, Killeen Muni Airport 3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Killeen |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Killeen by year
When hail season peaks near Killeen
Of the 39 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (16) and May (12).
Largest hail storms near Killeen
May 21, 2011 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Hood Vlg (9 mi from Killeen)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball sized hail fell about 9 miles northeast of Copperas Cove.May 5, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Goldthwaite (9 mi from Killeen)
Mar 28, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Nolanville (6 mi from Killeen)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported on the north side of Highway 190 near Fort Hood.Mar 26, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Nolanville (7 mi from Killeen)
National Weather Service description (English): Broadcast media reported golf ball sized hail in the city of Nolanville, TX.Apr 12, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hood AFB (4 mi from Killeen)
National Weather Service description (English): Military personnel reported golf ball sized hail at Phantom Warrior Lanes on Fort Hood in Killeen Texas.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Killeen
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2007 | EF1 | Killeen 1 mi from Killeen |
| Mar 30, 2007 | EF0 | Gray Aaf Ft Hoo 8 mi from Killeen |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Killeen
31 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Killeen since 2006, on 24 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jun 10, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2025 | 67 mph, measured | Hood AFB, Simmonsville 4 wind reports |
| May 26, 2025 | 75 mph, estimated | Union Grove 1 wind report |
| May 12, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Hood Vlg 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2023 | 70 mph, measured | Hood AFB 1 wind report |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 60 mph, measured | Gray Aaf Ft Hoo 1 wind report |
| Mar 2, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Hood AFB 1 wind report |
| Oct 24, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Union Grove 1 wind report |
| Sep 28, 2021 | 69 mph, measured | Hood AFB, Tennessee Vly 2 wind reports |
| Jul 19, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Killeen Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 60 mph, measured | Gray Aaf Ft Hoo 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 Killeen; 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 Killeen.
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