Hail History

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Hail history for Universal City, TX

Last hail within 10 milesSep 11, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20064 in (grapefruit)Apr 12, 2016
Hail days since 200627
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles45

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Universal City on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Apr 12, 2016. Hail is most common here in March and May.

Recent hail near Universal City

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 11, 20262.5 in
tennis ball		Converse, Kirby
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Universal City		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 2, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Marlone, Cibolo Kardys Airport
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Universal City		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 23, 20250.75 in
penny		Corbyn
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Universal City		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 Universal City by year

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When hail season peaks near Universal City

Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (8) and May (7).

Jan2Feb8Mar7Apr7May2JunJulAug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Universal City

Apr 12, 2016 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Kirby (9 mi from Universal City)

National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorm produced 3.5 inch hail near N. Foster Rd. and I-10 in eastern San Antonio.

May 2, 2006 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Universal City (4 mi from Universal City)

Sep 11, 2026 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Converse (4 mi from Universal City)

May 12, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kirby (9 mi from Universal City)

Apr 29, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Longhorn (10 mi from Universal City)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Universal City

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 26, 2023EF0Cibolo Kardys Airport
3 mi from Universal City		2.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 19, 2017EF0Kirby
5 mi from Universal City		1.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 19, 2017EF1Wetmore
7 mi from Universal City		3.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Feb 19, 2017EF0Corbyn
9 mi from Universal City		0.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 25, 2013EF0Converse
3 mi from Universal City		0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 20, 2012EF0Kirby
7 mi from Universal City		0.2 mi long, 10 yd wide
Mar 20, 2012EF0Longhorn
7 mi from Universal City		0.8 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jul 15, 2007EF1San Antonio
8 mi from Universal City		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Universal City

45 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Universal City since 2006, on 32 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Apr 9, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 11, 202660 mph, measuredSchertz
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 28, 2026damage reportedLive Oak, Windcrest
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 26, 202675 mph, estimatedKirby, Martinez
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 10, 202658 mph, measuredKirby
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 202564 mph, estimatedDittlinger
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 9, 202467 mph, measuredUniversal City, Randolph AFB
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 202470 mph, estimatedKirby
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 2, 202360 mph, estimatedKirby
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202260 mph, estimatedLonghorn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 29, 202159 mph, measuredRandolph AFB
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 Universal City; 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 Universal City.

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