Hail history for Fredericksburg, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fredericksburg since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Fredericksburg
- Last hail
- May 26, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 29 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 26, 2025
77 reports on 44 days since 1959 · #70 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Fredericksburg
- 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 Fredericksburg
The latest hail report in and around Fredericksburg is from May 26, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on May 26, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fredericksburg logged 52 reports on 21 hail days, about 2.6 reports a year. That is 4.7 times the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #70 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Fredericksburg accounts for 33% of the 235 reports filed in Gillespie County.
12% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on May 26, 2025 near 2.07 N Fredericksburg Arpt.
Reports were up 26% in 2016–2025 (29) compared with 2006–2015 (23). The busiest year was 2023, with 14 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (45% of reports); 79% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fredericksburg 2.6
- Gillespie County 7.4
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fredericksburg 21
- Gillespie County 48
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fredericksburg 12%
- Gillespie County 18%
- 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 | 12 | 12 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 14 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 26, 2025 | 12 | 3.00 in | — |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 4 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 22, 2023 | 4 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 4 | 1.50 in | — |
| Mar 2, 2023 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2025 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.07 N Fredericksburg Arpt | Gillespie | $2K | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2025 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.07 N Fredericksburg Arpt | Gillespie | $2K | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2013 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.6 W Fredericksburg | Gillespie | — | 20:29 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2025 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.83 NNW Fredericksburg Arpt | Gillespie | — | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 S Fredericksburg | Gillespie | — | 18:18 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 14%
- 1–2 in 57 74%
- 2 in + 9 12%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Fredericksburg | Gillespie | — | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2025 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.07 N Fredericksburg Arpt | Gillespie | $2K | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.01 NNE Fredericksburg | Gillespie | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 S Fredericksburg | Gillespie | — | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Fredericksburg | Gillespie | — | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2025 | 2.25 inhen egg | 0.69 S Fredericksburg | Gillespie | — | 18:11 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.91 NW Fredericksburg | Gillespie | — | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2025 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.83 NNW Fredericksburg Arpt | Gillespie | — | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.6 W Fredericksburg | Gillespie | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.6 W Fredericksburg | Gillespie | — | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.51 SSE Fredericksburg | Gillespie | — | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.6 W Fredericksburg | Gillespie | — | 18:02 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Fredericksburg
- Stonewall 21 km · 21
- Comfort 33 km · 23
- Kerrville 35 km · 78
- Harper 38 km · 44
- Center Point 40 km · 21
- Ingram 41 km · 27
- Johnson City 45 km · 38
- Blanco 48 km · 22
Questions about hail in Fredericksburg
How often does it hail in Fredericksburg, Texas?
77 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fredericksburg since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.6 reports a year. That ranks #70 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fredericksburg?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fredericksburg?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 26, 2025 near 2.07 N Fredericksburg Arpt. 12% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fredericksburg?
The most recent report in this data is from May 26, 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 Fredericksburg had in the last five years?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 29 reports. The most recent was May 26, 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.