Hail History

Hail history for Bexar County, Texas

Every NOAA hail report filed in Bexar County since 1957, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.

Readout · Bexar County

Last hail
Sep 11, 2026
1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
Hail days, last 5 years
24
since Nov 3, 2021 · 128 reports
Largest ever
5.50 in
softball · May 3, 2021

622 reports on 244 days since 1957 · #10 of 255 Texas counties

Hail map · Bexar County

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  • 1–1.75 in
  • 1.75–2.5 in
  • 2.5–4 in
  • 4 in +
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What the record says about Bexar County

The latest hail report in Bexar County is from September 11, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 24 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on May 26, 2025.

Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bexar County logged 391 reports on 91 hail days, about 19.6 reports a year. That is 5.5 times the median Texas county (3.5 a year) and ranks #10 of 255 Texas counties for all-time reports. Bexar County holds 1% of all 55,619 hail reports in Texas.

14% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 12% for the median Texas county. The largest hail on record here is 5.50 in (softball) on May 3, 2021 near 2.51 WSW Sayers.

Reports were up 203% in 2016–2025 (294) compared with 2006–2015 (97). The busiest year was 2016, with 63 reports on 9 days. Hail here peaks in April (36% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.

Reports a year 2006–2025 average

  • Bexar County 19.6
  • Median Texas county 3.5

Hail days 2006–2025

  • Bexar County 91
  • Median Texas county 42

Share 2 in or larger of sized reports

  • Bexar County 14%
  • Median Texas county 12%

Hail over time

020406080 1957: 4 reports, largest 2.25 in 1959: 3 reports, largest 1.75 in 1960: 1 reports, largest 1.50 in 1960 1961: 1 reports, largest 1.75 in 1962: 1 reports, largest 0.75 in 1963: 2 reports, largest 2.50 in 1965: 1 reports, largest 0.75 in 1966: 2 reports, largest 1.75 in 1967: 2 reports, largest 3.00 in 1968: 1 reports, largest 0.75 in 1969: 1 reports, largest 1.00 in 1970: 4 reports, largest 4.00 in 1970 1971: 6 reports, largest 3.00 in 1972: 10 reports, largest 2.75 in 1973: 7 reports, largest 2.25 in 1974: 1 reports, largest 1.50 in 1975: 2 reports, largest 1.75 in 1976: 2 reports, largest 1.75 in 1977: 5 reports, largest 1.75 in 1978: 3 reports, largest 1.75 in 1979: 3 reports, largest 1.00 in 1980: 8 reports, largest 3.00 in 1980 1981: 5 reports, largest 1.75 in 1982: 4 reports, largest 1.75 in 1984: 6 reports, largest 2.75 in 1985: 4 reports, largest 2.00 in 1986: 4 reports, largest 1.75 in 1987: 7 reports, largest 1.75 in 1988: 2 reports, largest 1.75 in 1989: 3 reports, largest 1.75 in 1990: 4 reports, largest 1.75 in 1990 1991: 12 reports, largest 2.50 in 1992: 5 reports, largest 1.75 in 1993: 6 reports, largest 2.75 in 1994: 4 reports, largest 1.75 in 1995: 9 reports, largest 1.75 in 1996: 8 reports, largest 1.75 in 1997: 13 reports, largest 2.50 in 1998: 13 reports, largest 1.75 in 2000: 14 reports, largest 2.75 in 2000 2001: 8 reports, largest 4.00 in 2002: 15 reports, largest 4.50 in 2003: 3 reports, largest 1.25 in 2004: 1 reports, largest 1.75 in 2005: 7 reports, largest 1.50 in 2006: 10 reports, largest 2.50 in 2007: 5 reports, largest 1.25 in 2008: 1 reports, largest 0.88 in 2009: 24 reports, largest 1.75 in 2010: 8 reports, largest 1.75 in 2010 2011: 4 reports, largest 1.75 in 2012: 8 reports, largest 1.25 in 2013: 22 reports, largest 2.50 in 2014: 7 reports, largest 1.50 in 2015: 8 reports, largest 2.00 in 2016: 63 reports, largest 4.50 in 2017: 6 reports, largest 1.00 in 2018: 9 reports, largest 1.75 in 2019: 18 reports, largest 3.00 in 2020: 30 reports, largest 2.50 in 2020 2021: 45 reports, largest 5.50 in 2022: 14 reports, largest 2.00 in 2023: 45 reports, largest 1.75 in 2024: 30 reports, largest 2.50 in 2025: 34 reports, largest 3.00 in 2026: 4 reports, largest 2.50 in
Reports per year, 1957–2026. Bar colour shows the largest hail that year. Reporting grew sharply after the mid-1990s, so early decades undercount.
0100200300 January: 3 reports (0%) Jan February: 44 reports (7%) Feb March: 117 reports (19%) Mar April: 225 reports (36%) Apr May: 160 reports (26%) May June: 30 reports (5%) Jun July: 6 reports (1%) Jul August: 4 reports (1%) Aug September: 12 reports (2%) Sep October: 9 reports (1%) Oct November: 5 reports (1%) Nov December: 7 reports (1%) Dec
All 622 reports by calendar month.
Reports per month, 2017–2026. Darker cells had more reports.
YearJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026 4 4
2025 221101 34
2024 723 30
2023 1225161 45
2022 671 14
2021 2103111 45
2020 2127 30
2019 108 18
2018 3411 9
2017 15 6

Hail days since Nov 3, 2021

DateReportsLargestStorm page
Sep 11, 2026 4 2.50 in View
Jun 11, 2025 1 0.75 in —
May 26, 2025 9 3.00 in —
May 2, 2025 1 1.00 in —
Apr 30, 2025 1 1.00 in —
Mar 31, 2025 15 2.00 in —
Mar 23, 2025 7 1.00 in —
Apr 20, 2024 9 2.00 in —
Apr 9, 2024 4 1.00 in —
Apr 2, 2024 1 0.75 in —
Apr 1, 2024 9 1.50 in —
Mar 21, 2024 7 2.50 in —
Sep 9, 2023 1 0.88 in —
Jun 8, 2023 4 1.50 in —
Jun 5, 2023 2 0.75 in —
May 29, 2023 1 0.75 in —
Apr 28, 2023 16 1.75 in —
Apr 20, 2023 9 1.00 in —
Mar 2, 2023 12 1.50 in —
May 4, 2022 1 0.75 in —
Apr 12, 2022 5 2.00 in —
Apr 10, 2022 2 1.00 in —
Mar 21, 2022 6 1.00 in —
Dec 18, 2021 1 1.00 in —

Largest hail on record

Largest hail reports in Bexar County
Date Size Location Damage Time · source
May 3, 2021 5.50 insoftball 2.51 WSW Sayers — 19:20 local · NCEI
May 3, 2021 4.50 insoftball 4.16 WSW Martinez — 19:20 local · NCEI
Apr 12, 2016 4.50 insoftball 2.83 SSE Grey Forest $1.4 billion 20:20 local · NCEI
Dec 23, 2002 4.50 insoftball 3 N Elmendorf $50K 19:03 local · NCEI
Apr 12, 2016 4.00 ingrapefruit 0.92 SW Kirby — 20:46 local · NCEI

Size of every report

Most recent reports

Most recent hail reports in Bexar County
Date Size Location Time · source
Sep 11, 2026 1.00 inquarter 1 WSW China Grove 03:20 UTC · NWS prelim.
Sep 11, 2026 1.50 inping pong ball 3 ENE Kirby 03:18 UTC · NWS prelim.
Sep 11, 2026 1.75 ingolf ball 4 SSE Converse 03:10 UTC · NWS prelim.
Sep 11, 2026 2.50 intennis ball 3 SE Converse 02:59 UTC · NWS prelim.
Jun 11, 2025 0.75 inpenny 2.4 NNE Grey Forest 22:42 local · NCEI
May 26, 2025 1.00 inquarter 1.38 S Beckmann 20:59 local · NCEI
May 26, 2025 1.00 inquarter 1.39 WSW Beckmann 20:57 local · NCEI
May 26, 2025 1.50 inping pong ball 3.9 NNW Leon Vly 20:56 local · NCEI
May 26, 2025 1.00 inquarter 3.9 NNW Leon Vly 20:49 local · NCEI
May 26, 2025 2.50 intennis ball 0.6 E San Geronimo 20:45 local · NCEI
May 26, 2025 1.00 inquarter 1.51 SSE Helotes 20:44 local · NCEI
May 26, 2025 1.75 ingolf ball 0.69 S Grey Forest 20:43 local · NCEI

Cities and towns in Bexar County

PlaceReportsLargest
San Antonio4755.50 in
Timberwood Park293.00 in
Helotes253.00 in

Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports

These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.

PlaceReportsHail daysLatest
Elmendorf98May 23, 2017
Somerset87May 23, 2017
Converse66Mar 2, 2023
Leon Valley64Mar 31, 2025
Cross Mountain55Mar 23, 2025
Fair Oaks Ranch55Mar 23, 2025
Kirby44Apr 12, 2016
Sandy Oaks44Dec 18, 2021
Scenic Oaks44Mar 23, 2025
Universal City44Jun 8, 2023
Grey Forest31Apr 28, 2023
Hollywood Park31May 27, 2020
Selma22Jun 8, 2023
Von Ormy22Jun 2, 2016
China Grove11Sep 11, 2026
Lackland AFB11Mar 2, 2023
Randolph AFB11Apr 5, 2005
Terrell Hills11Mar 31, 2013

Questions about hail in Bexar County

How often does it hail in Bexar County, Texas?

622 hail reports have been logged in Bexar County since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 19.6 reports a year. That ranks #10 of 255 Texas counties by number of reports.

When is hail season in Bexar County?

Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 36% of all reports.

What is the largest hail recorded in Bexar County?

5.50 in (softball size) on May 3, 2021 near 2.51 WSW Sayers. 14% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.

When did it last hail in Bexar County?

The most recent report in this data is from September 11, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.

How many hail storms has Bexar County had in the last five years?

24 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 128 reports. The most recent was September 11, 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.