Hail history for Kyle, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kyle since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Kyle
- Last hail
- May 22, 2025
- 2.50 in, tennis ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Mar 16, 2000
21 reports on 16 days since 1976 · #488 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Kyle
- 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 Kyle
The latest hail report in and around Kyle is from May 22, 2025, 2.50 in (tennis ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on May 22, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Kyle logged 13 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 18% more than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #488 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Kyle accounts for 12% of the 181 reports filed in Hays County.
10% 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 4.50 in (softball) on March 16, 2000 near 4 N San Marcos.
Reports were up 60% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2025, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (48% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Kyle 0.7
- Hays County 5.3
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Kyle 8
- Hays County 45
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Kyle 10%
- Hays County 14%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2000 | 4.50 insoftball | 4 N San Marcos | Hays | $600K | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3.66 SE Kyle | Hays | — | 18:23 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Kyle | Hays | — | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.99 E Kyle | Hays | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 1976 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Hays | — | 21:15 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 4 19%
- 1–2 in 15 71%
- 2 in + 2 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3.66 SE Kyle | Hays | 18:23 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 3.45 S Buda | Hays | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 NW Kyle | Hays | 18:49 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.01 NNW Kyle | Hays | 18:49 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 SE Kyle | Hays | 15:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.39 SSW Kyle | Hays | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.83 SSE Buda | Hays | 19:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 3.01 NNW Kyle | Hays | 08:06 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.6 E Kyle | Hays | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Kyle | Hays | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 ENE Kyle | Hays | 19:53 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.99 E Kyle | Hays | 19:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Kyle
- Buda 9 km · 11
- San Marcos 14 km · 61
- Wimberley 20 km · 17
- Lockhart 23 km · 27
- Dripping Springs 30 km · 21
- Austin 36 km · 376
- Bee Cave 36 km · 14
- Canyon Lake 39 km · 53
Questions about hail in Kyle
How often does it hail in Kyle, Texas?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kyle since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #488 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Kyle?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 48% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Kyle?
4.50 in (softball size) on March 16, 2000 near 4 N San Marcos. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Kyle?
The most recent report in this data is from May 22, 2025 (2.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Kyle had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was May 22, 2025.
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.