Hail history for Waco, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waco since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Waco
- Last hail
- May 2, 2025
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 14 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Apr 26, 2023
98 reports on 66 days since 1956 · #39 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Waco
- 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 Waco
The latest hail report in and around Waco is from May 2, 2025, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 4.50 in on April 26, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Waco logged 50 reports on 25 hail days, about 2.5 reports a year. That is 4.5 times the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #39 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Waco accounts for 20% of the 500 reports filed in McLennan 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 April 26, 2023 near 2 E Waco.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (24) compared with 2006–2015 (26). The busiest year was 2023, with 7 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (41% of reports); 79% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Waco 2.5
- McLennan County 10.8
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Waco 25
- McLennan County 73
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Waco 10%
- McLennan County 8%
- 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 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 7 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | 4 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 22, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 5 | 4.50 in | — |
| Mar 9, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 21, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2023 | 4.50 insoftball | 2 E Waco | Mclennan | $4.0 million | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 1992 | 4.50 insoftball | — | Mclennan | — | 22:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 1.38 N Bosqueville | Mclennan | $500K | 16:47 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 1976 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Mclennan | — | 13:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 1975 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Mclennan | — | 16:45 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 30 31%
- 1–2 in 58 59%
- 2 in + 10 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.91 SW East Waco | Mclennan | — | 13:52 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 1.9 ESE Bosqueville | Mclennan | — | 13:44 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.59 E (Act)madison-Cooper | Mclennan | — | 13:39 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 1.36 ENE Erath | Mclennan | — | 13:39 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Woodway | Mclennan | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.93 SSW Beverly Hills | Mclennan | — | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 4.50 insoftball | 2 E Waco | Mclennan | $4.0 million | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.5 SSE East Waco | Mclennan | $60K | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.9 ESE Bosqueville | Mclennan | $2K | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 1.38 N Bosqueville | Mclennan | $500K | 16:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.38 NNE Bosqueville | Mclennan | — | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.37 WNW Speegleville | Mclennan | — | 21:58 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Waco
- Bellmead 11 km · 22
- Lacy-Lakeview 11 km · 21
- Hewitt 12 km · 25
- Robinson 13 km · 26
- China Spring 15 km · 25
- Gholson 17 km · 12
- Lorena 20 km · 26
- Crawford 24 km · 19
Questions about hail in Waco
How often does it hail in Waco, Texas?
98 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waco since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.5 reports a year. That ranks #39 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Waco?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Waco?
4.50 in (softball size) on April 26, 2023 near 2 E Waco. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Waco?
The most recent report in this data is from May 2, 2025 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Waco had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 14 reports. The most recent was May 2, 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.