Hail History

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Hail history for Waco, TX

Last hail within 10 milesMay 23, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20064.5 in (softball)Apr 26, 2023
Hail days since 200638
Days with hail 1 inch or larger36
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles77

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Waco on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on Apr 26, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Waco ranks #121 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Waco

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 23, 20261 in
quarter		Waco Connally Airport
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Waco		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 20262.5 in
tennis ball		Northcrest, Hallsburg, Bellmead
6 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Waco		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Hillside
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Waco		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20251 in
quarter		Madison-Cooper, Lacy Lakeview, Erath
6 hail reports · closest near the center of Waco		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 20251 in
quarter		Hewitt
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Waco		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 Waco by year

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When hail season peaks near Waco

Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (15) and May (13).

JanFeb2Mar15Apr13May3JunJulAug1Sep2Oct1Nov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Waco

Apr 26, 2023 · 4.5 in (softball) · Waco (2 mi from Waco)

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.

Apr 26, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Lacy Lakeview (6 mi from Waco)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail was reported in Lacy-Lakeview.

Apr 28, 2026 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Northcrest (6 mi from Waco)

National Weather Service description (English): Emergency manager reported 2.25 inch diameter hail near Tradinghouse Lake.

Apr 13, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Waco (0 mi from Waco)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported two-inch diameter hail off of Hwy 84 in the city of Waco, TX.

Jun 16, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Robinson (7 mi from Waco)

National Weather Service description (English): Two inch hail was reported near Robinson via social media.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Waco

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 26, 2024EF0Erath
9 mi from Waco		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 26, 2024EF1Erath
8 mi from Waco		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 26, 2023EF?Erath
10 mi from Waco		0.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 29, 2006F1Waco
0 mi from Waco		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Waco

77 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Waco since 2006, on 46 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Jul 25, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Nov 20, 202563 mph, estimatedRosenthal, Harrison
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 24, 202567 mph, measuredMadison-Cooper, Woodway
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202572 mph, measuredMadison-Cooper, Robinson, Hewitt
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 31, 202470 mph, estimatedWaco, Hewitt, Woodway
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 22, 202460 mph, estimatedWoodway
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 24, 202360 mph, measuredWaco Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202355 mph, measuredWaco Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202359 mph, measuredWaco Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202360 mph, measuredMadison-Cooper
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 202358 mph, measuredMadison-Cooper
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 Waco; 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 Waco.

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