Hail history for Alvarado, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Alvarado since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Alvarado
- Last hail
- Jun 2, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 16, 2025
28 reports on 26 days since 1986 · #349 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Alvarado
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Alvarado
The latest hail report in and around Alvarado is from June 2, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 16, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Alvarado logged 10 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #349 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Alvarado accounts for 7% of the 376 reports filed in Johnson County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 10% for the median Texas town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 16, 2025 near 1.5 NNW Alvarado Hardgrave A.
Reports were up 133% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2017, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (50% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Alvarado 0.5
- Johnson County 8.6
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Alvarado 10
- Johnson County 72
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Alvarado 0%
- Johnson County 15%
- Median Texas town on this site 10%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.5 NNW Alvarado Hardgrave A | Johnson | $7K | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.88 ENE Alvarado Hardgrave A | Johnson | $10K | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Alvarado | Johnson | — | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Alvarado | Johnson | — | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Johnson | — | 16:29 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 14 50%
- 1–2 in 14 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.23 NE Alvarado | Johnson | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.5 NNW Alvarado Hardgrave A | Johnson | $7K | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SE Alvarado | Johnson | — | 21:39 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.88 ENE Alvarado Hardgrave A | Johnson | $10K | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.9 NW Alvarado | Johnson | — | 22:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.29 NNE Alvarado | Johnson | — | 06:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Alvarado | Johnson | $1K | 15:09 local · NCEI |
| Jan 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Alvarado | Johnson | — | 20:06 local · NCEI |
| Feb 12, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | Alvarado | Johnson | — | 06:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 N Alvarado Hardgrave A | Johnson | — | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 SSE Alvarado | Johnson | — | 12:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Alvarado | Johnson | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Alvarado
Questions about hail in Alvarado
How often does it hail in Alvarado, Texas?
28 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Alvarado since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #349 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Alvarado?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Alvarado?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 16, 2025 near 1.5 NNW Alvarado Hardgrave A. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Alvarado?
The most recent report in this data is from June 2, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Alvarado had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was June 2, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.