Hail history for San Antonio, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of San Antonio since 1957, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · San Antonio
- Last hail
- Sep 11, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 20
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 86 reports
- Largest ever
- 5.50 in
- softball · May 3, 2021
475 reports on 198 days since 1957 · #3 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · San Antonio
- 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 San Antonio
The latest hail report in and around San Antonio is from September 11, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 20 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on May 26, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, San Antonio logged 303 reports on 75 hail days, about 15.2 reports a year. That is 27.5 times the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #3 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. San Antonio accounts for 76% of the 622 reports filed in Bexar County.
15% 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 5.50 in (softball) on May 3, 2021 near 2.51 WSW Sayers.
Reports were up 170% in 2016–2025 (221) compared with 2006–2015 (82). The busiest year was 2016, with 52 reports on 8 days. Hail here peaks in April (35% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- San Antonio 15.2
- Bexar County 19.6
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- San Antonio 75
- Bexar County 91
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- San Antonio 15%
- Bexar 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 23 | ||||||||
| 2024 | 7 | 12 | 19 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 28 | ||||||||
| 2022 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 13 | |||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 10 | 31 | 1 | 44 | ||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 20 | 21 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 7 | 5 | 12 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | 3 | 2.50 in | View |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 26, 2025 | 6 | 3.00 in | — |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 13 | 2.00 in | — |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 20, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 7 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 7 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jun 8, 2023 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 2 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 29, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 9 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 7 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 2, 2023 | 6 | 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 | 5 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2021 | 5.50 insoftball | 2.51 WSW Sayers | Bexar | — | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2021 | 4.50 insoftball | 4.16 WSW Martinez | Bexar | — | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2016 | 4.50 insoftball | 2.83 SSE Grey Forest | Bexar | $1.4 billion | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2016 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 2.07 S Grey Forest | Bexar | — | 20:18 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2001 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | San Antonio | Bexar | $120.0 million | 18:38 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 99 21%
- 1–2 in 305 64%
- 2 in + 71 15%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 ENE Kirby | Bexar | 03:18 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 SSE Converse | Bexar | 03:10 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3 SE Converse | Bexar | 02:59 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.4 NNE Grey Forest | Bexar | 22:42 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Beckmann | Bexar | 20:59 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.39 WSW Beckmann | Bexar | 20:57 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.9 NNW Leon Vly | Bexar | 20:56 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.9 NNW Leon Vly | Bexar | 20:49 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2025 | 3.00 inteacup | 6.16 SW Helotes | Bexar | 20:17 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.51 NNW Helotes | Bexar | 20:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Sayers | Bexar | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 6.06 W Leon Vly | Bexar | 17:13 local · NCEI |
Hail history near San Antonio
- Helotes 20 km · 25
- Timberwood Park 27 km · 29
- Schertz 29 km · 13
- Castroville 34 km · 16
- Bulverde 36 km · 18
- Lytle 37 km · 10
- Boerne 41 km · 38
- La Vernia 41 km · 14
Questions about hail in San Antonio
How often does it hail in San Antonio, Texas?
475 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of San Antonio since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 15.2 reports a year. That ranks #3 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in San Antonio?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in San Antonio?
5.50 in (softball size) on May 3, 2021 near 2.51 WSW Sayers. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in San Antonio?
The most recent report in this data is from September 11, 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 San Antonio had in the last five years?
20 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 86 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.