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Hail and storm reports near Waco, TX

NOAA records list 57 hail reports within 10 miles of Waco since 2016. The biggest reported hail was 4.50 in (softball) on April 26, 2023. They also list 39 thunderstorm wind reports, with the strongest at 75 mph on May 10, 2016.

Official hail reports since 2016
57
Biggest reported hail
4.50 in
Most recent hail report
April 28, 2026
Strongest reported wind
75 mph
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What these reports can and can’t tell you. Each one is a point observation: hail or wind someone saw or measured at one spot. They are not a full map of where hail fell. A report near you doesn’t mean your roof was damaged, and no report doesn’t mean it wasn’t. Distances are from the center of Waco.

Hail reports since November 1, 2021

Hail reports within 10 miles of Waco, newest first.
DateHail sizeDistanceCountyReported atSource
April 28, 20261.00 in (quarter)8.5 miMcLennan, TXElm MottNCEI record
April 28, 20261.00 in (quarter)8.2 miMcLennan, TXNorthcrestNCEI record
April 28, 20261.00 in (quarter)9.4 miMcLennan, TXElm MottNCEI record
April 28, 20261.50 in (ping pong ball)6.3 miMcLennan, TXBellmeadNCEI record
April 28, 20262.50 in (tennis ball)7.3 miMcLennan, TXNorthcrestNCEI record
May 2, 20251.00 in (quarter)4.6 miMcLennan, TX(Act)Madison-CooperNCEI record
May 2, 20250.88 in (nickel)6.7 miMcLennan, TXErathNCEI record
May 2, 20250.88 in (nickel)2.5 miMcLennan, TXBosquevilleNCEI record
May 2, 20250.88 in (nickel)2.9 miMcLennan, TXEast WacoNCEI record
May 2, 20251.00 in (quarter)6.4 miMcLennan, TXLacy LakeviewNCEI record
May 2, 20251.00 in (quarter)6 miMcLennan, TXLacy LakeviewNCEI record
April 30, 20251.00 in (quarter)5.7 miMcLennan, TXHewittNCEI record
April 30, 20251.00 in (quarter)6.8 miMcLennan, TXHewittNCEI record
December 28, 20241.00 in (quarter)8.9 miMcLennan, TXMcGregor AfbNCEI record
December 24, 20240.88 in (nickel)9.5 miMcLennan, TXChina SpgNCEI record
May 22, 20241.00 in (quarter)1.4 miMcLennan, TXWoodwayNCEI record
June 16, 20231.00 in (quarter)4.1 miMcLennan, TXBeverly HillsNCEI record
June 16, 20231.25 in (half dollar)9.4 miMcLennan, TXElm MottNCEI record
June 16, 20231.75 in (golf ball)5.9 miMcLennan, TXRobinsonNCEI record
June 16, 20232.00 in (hen egg)8.5 miMcLennan, TXRobinsonNCEI record
April 26, 20231.00 in (quarter)10 miMcLennan, TXChina SpgNCEI record
April 26, 20231.00 in (quarter)5 miMcLennan, TXBosquevilleNCEI record
April 26, 20234.25 in4.3 miMcLennan, TXBosquevilleNCEI record
April 26, 20231.50 in (ping pong ball)2.5 miMcLennan, TXBosquevilleNCEI record
April 26, 20231.75 in (golf ball)4.1 miMcLennan, TXEast WacoNCEI record
April 26, 20234.50 in (softball)4.4 miMcLennan, TXWacoNCEI record
March 9, 20231.00 in (quarter)4.7 miMcLennan, TXSpeeglevilleNCEI record
May 21, 20221.00 in (quarter)6.4 miMcLennan, TXWaco Flying Hart ArpNCEI record
May 21, 20221.00 in (quarter)7.2 miMcLennan, TXBellmeadNCEI record
April 12, 20220.88 in (nickel)8.9 miMcLennan, TXMcGregor AfbNCEI record

Thunderstorm wind reports since November 1, 2021

Show 24 wind reports
Thunderstorm wind reports within 10 miles of Waco, newest first. Measured or estimated as NOAA records it.
DateWindDistanceCountyReported atSource
April 24, 202567 mph (measured gust)4.3 miMcLennan, TX(Act)Madison-CooperNCEI record
April 24, 202570 mph (estimated gust)9.5 miMcLennan, TXChina SpgNCEI record
April 24, 202564 mph (estimated gust)2 miMcLennan, TXWoodwayNCEI record
March 4, 202572 mph (measured gust)4.3 miMcLennan, TX(Act)Madison-CooperNCEI record
March 4, 202564 mph (measured gust)4.8 miMcLennan, TXHewittNCEI record
March 4, 202570 mph (estimated gust)7.7 miMcLennan, TXRobinsonNCEI record
May 31, 202460 mph (estimated gust)2 miMcLennan, TXWoodwayNCEI record
May 31, 202463 mph (estimated gust)4.8 miMcLennan, TXHewittNCEI record
May 31, 202460 mph (estimated gust)3.2 miMcLennan, TXWacoNCEI record
May 31, 202464 mph (measured gust)4.8 miMcLennan, TXHewittNCEI record
May 31, 202461 mph (measured gust)9.4 miMcLennan, TXMcGregor Muni ArptNCEI record
May 31, 202470 mph (estimated gust)3.4 miMcLennan, TXWacoNCEI record
May 22, 202460 mph (estimated gust)2.7 miMcLennan, TXWoodwayNCEI record
September 24, 202364 mph (estimated gust)8.2 miMcLennan, TXChina SpgNCEI record
September 24, 202360 mph (measured gust)4 miMcLennan, TXWaco LakeNCEI record
August 27, 202355 mph (measured gust)4 miMcLennan, TXWaco LakeNCEI record
June 16, 202359 mph (measured gust)3.9 miMcLennan, TXWaco LakeNCEI record
June 10, 202360 mph (measured gust)4.3 miMcLennan, TX(Act)Madison-CooperNCEI record
May 5, 202358 mph (measured gust)4.3 miMcLennan, TX(Act)Madison-CooperNCEI record
April 26, 202363 mph (measured gust)4 miMcLennan, TXWaco LakeNCEI record
April 26, 202363 mph (measured gust)4 miMcLennan, TXWaco LakeNCEI record
May 24, 202259 mph (measured gust)4 miMcLennan, TXWaco LakeNCEI record
May 21, 202258 mph (measured gust)4.3 miMcLennan, TX(Act)Madison-CooperNCEI record
May 5, 202262 mph (measured gust)4 miMcLennan, TXWaco LakeNCEI record

Official reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which currently runs through July 31, 2026. Reports marked preliminary come from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center and are not yet in the official database; they may change or be removed. Dates are the local report date. Data retrieved November 1, 2026. About this data.

What to do after a hail storm

A few calm steps in the first days can protect your home and your claim. Your policy and your state’s rules decide the details, so check your policy and ask your insurer when something is unclear.

For more on insurance claims, deductibles and storm chasers, read our guide to storm and hail damage.

1. Stay safe first

  • Wait until the storm has passed before you look around outside.
  • Stay off the roof. Look from the ground, or from a window.
  • Keep away from downed power lines and report them to local authorities or your utility. Call 911 if anyone is hurt or in danger.
  • Stay out of damaged buildings. Wear sturdy shoes and long sleeves around broken glass and debris.

2. Take photos before you clean up

  • Take date-stamped photos or video of the roof from the ground.
  • Photograph gutters, downspouts, siding, window screens, the fins on your outdoor AC unit, soft metal such as vents and flashing, and any cars.
  • If you can do it safely, photograph a few hailstones next to a coin or a ruler.
  • Write down the date and time of the storm and what you saw.

3. Prevent more damage

  • Cover broken windows or openings to keep rain out, if it is safe.
  • Keep every receipt for supplies and temporary repairs.
  • Hold off on permanent repairs until you have talked with your insurer.

4. Start an insurance claim

  • Read your policy. Note your deductible, and whether it has a separate wind or hail deductible.
  • Most insurers have a time limit for reporting a claim. Check your policy for yours.
  • Contact your insurer or agent to start a claim. An adjuster may come to inspect.
  • Get written estimates, and keep copies of everything you send and receive.
  • If you have questions about how a claim is handled, ask your insurer or your state’s insurance department.

5. Watch for storm-chaser scams

  • Be careful with door knockers who show up right after a storm.
  • Walk away from pressure to sign today, or a discount that only lasts if you sign now.
  • Be wary of demands for a large payment up front, or for cash.
  • Be wary of offers to cover or waive your deductible. Ask your insurer about it.
  • Be wary of out-of-state plates, or no local address you can visit.
  • Read any contract before you sign. Don’t sign over your insurance benefits or your insurance check before you understand what you are agreeing to. You don’t have to sign an assignment of benefits to get repairs done.
  • Check the contractor’s license or registration where your state requires it. Your state’s licensing board can tell you.
  • Get more than one written estimate, and a written contract.
Where this guidance comes from

This is general information, not legal or insurance advice. Check your policy, ask your insurer, and check with your state’s licensing board or insurance department.

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