Hail History

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Hail history for Windcrest, TX

Last hail within 10 milesSep 11, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20064.5 in (softball)May 3, 2021
Hail days since 200644
Days with hail 1 inch or larger36
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles89

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Windcrest on 44 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on May 3, 2021. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Windcrest

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 11, 20262.5 in
tennis ball		Converse, Kirby, China Grove
4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Windcrest		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 2, 20251 in
quarter		Cibolo Kardys Airport
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Windcrest		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 Windcrest by year

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When hail season peaks near Windcrest

Of the 44 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (14) and March (11).

1Jan2Feb11Mar14Apr10May4JunJulAug1SepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Windcrest

May 3, 2021 · 4.5 in (softball) · Martinez (9 mi from Windcrest)

National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorm produced 4.5 inch diameter hail near I-410 and Paula Dr. in eastern San Antonio. This report was relayed by a broadcast media partner.

Apr 12, 2016 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Kirby (4 mi from Windcrest)

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 (3 mi from Windcrest)

Mar 31, 2013 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Terrel Hills (6 mi from Windcrest)

National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorm produced hail for 20 minutes. The largest was tennis ball size and was mostly penny to nickel size. The hail cracked a window.

Sep 11, 2026 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Converse (6 mi from Windcrest)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Windcrest

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 15, 2026EF?San Antonio
8 mi from Windcrest
Oct 26, 2023EF0San Antonio
9 mi from Windcrest		5.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Oct 26, 2023EF0Cibolo Kardys Airport
9 mi from Windcrest		2.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 19, 2017EF2Alamo Hgts
7 mi from Windcrest		4.6 mi long, 600 yd wide
Feb 19, 2017EF0Kirby
2 mi from Windcrest		1.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 19, 2017EF1Wetmore
3 mi from Windcrest		3.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 25, 2013EF0Converse
3 mi from Windcrest		0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 20, 2012EF0Kirby
2 mi from Windcrest		0.2 mi long, 10 yd wide
Mar 20, 2012EF0Longhorn
2 mi from Windcrest		0.8 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jul 15, 2007EF1San Antonio
2 mi from Windcrest		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Windcrest

89 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Windcrest since 2006, on 49 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on May 28, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 11, 202660 mph, measuredSchertz
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 29, 2026damage reportedSan Antonio
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 28, 2026damage reportedOlmos Park, San Antonio, Live Oak
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 26, 202675 mph, estimatedKirby, Martinez, Woodlawn Lake
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 10, 202658 mph, measuredKirby, Terrel Hills
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 31, 202559 mph, measuredSan Antonio Int
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 9, 202467 mph, measuredUniversal City, San Antonio Int, Randolph AFB
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 1, 202470 mph, estimatedKirby
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 2, 202360 mph, estimatedKirby, San Antonio Int
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 202260 mph, estimatedSat Twin Oaks Airport
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 Windcrest; 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 Windcrest.

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