Hail storm map for April 26, 2025: max 3.00" hail across AR, CO, NM, OK, SC, TX, ~23,740 structures in swath.
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A moderate hail event swept across AR, CO, NM, OK and 2 more states on April 26, 2025, with MRMS radar measuring stones up to 3.00". An estimated 23,740 structures fell inside the qualifying swath. Oklahoma took the brunt with ~9,091 structures estimated in the ≥1" footprint. Roughly 115 of those sat under destructive ≥2.50" stones — the radar tier that routinely totals roofs and shatters auto glass. NOAA logged 38 hail reports and 8 wind reports for the day.
Max hail size
3.00"
States impacted
6
Structures in swath
23,740
Estimated structures affected by state & hail size
State
≥1.00"
≥1.75"
≥2.50"
Oklahoma
9,091
844
78
Arkansas
5,990
3
0
Texas
5,918
1,743
26
New Mexico
2,079
64
11
South Carolina
655
7
0
Colorado
7
0
0
NOAA storm reports
Hail reports (36)
New Mexico · 13 reports
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
00:28
FT SUMNER
DE BACA
A trained spotter in Fort Sumner reported quarter size hail from a severe thunderstorm.
02:36
HOBBS
LEA
Ping pong-sized hail reported through social media in Hobbs. Time is estimated from radar.
02:44
HOBBS
LEA
A report from mPING was received of quarter-sized hail. The time is estimated from radar.
15:32
VARIADERO
SAN MIGUEL
A trained spotter 9 miles southeast of Variadero observed 2 inch hail from a severe thunderstorm.
15:35
YESO
DE BACA
A COOP observer 2 mile south of Yeso observed quarter size hail from a severe thunderstorm.
15:35
YESO
DE BACA
A COOP observer 7 miles east northeast of Yeso observed 1.5 inch hail from a severe thunderstorm.
16:54
ACME
CHAVES
A storm chaser along U.S Highway 70 just southwest of Acme observed tennis ball size hail from a tornadic producing supercell.
17:20
JAL
LEA
A trained weather spotter reported quarter sized hail near Jal. Time is estimated from radar.
17:26
TEAGUE
LEA
A trained spotter reported half dollar sized hail 6 miles north of Jal. Time is estimated from radar.
18:20
PUERTO DE LUNA
GUADALUPE
A trained spotter along U.S. Highway 84 5 miles east of Puerto De Luna observed quarter sized hail from a severe thunderstorm.
19:34
TATUM
LEA
A storm chaser reported half dollar sized hail in downtown Tatum. Time is estimated from radar.
19:44
TATUM LEA CO ARPT
LEA
A storm chaser reported approximately 2-inch-diameter hail about 2.5 miles east of Tatum. The wind and hail broke one of the vehicle's windows. The time is estimated from radar. The property damage cost is an estimation.
19:48
NORTH LEA CO ARPT
LEA
A storm chaser reported ping pong ball sized 3 miles east of Tatum. Time is estimated from radar.
Texas · 12 reports
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
00:05
EARTH
LAMB
A swath of hail was observed along US Highway 70 between Springlake and Earth ranging in size from pennies to ping pong ball size. Significant hail damage was observed to vehicles in and around Earth.
16:38
PECOS MUNI ARPT
REEVES
Broadcast media shared a report of golf ball sized hail in Pecos. Time is estimated from radar.
16:40
PECOS
REEVES
Multiple reports of hail the size of golf balls to hen eggs in Pecos. Time verified by reports and radar.
17:34
MENTONE
LOVING
Quarter-sized hail reported on State Highway 302 per spotter network. Time is estimated from radar.
17:48
FT STOCKTON ARPT FST
PECOS
The emergency manager in Pecos County reported hail the size of golf balls and tennis balls. The time was estimated from radar.
18:22
FT STOCKTON ARPT FST
PECOS
The Emergency Manager reported tennis ball-sized hail on I-10 at MM 254, west of Fort Stockton. The time is estimated from radar.
18:28
FT STOCKTON
PECOS
KWES reported tennis ball-sized hail in the city of Fort Stockton, TX. The time is estimated from radar.
18:30
FT STOCKTON
PECOS
The Pecos County Emergency Manager reported golf ball-sized hail in Fort Stockton, TX. The time was estimated from radar.
18:30
FT STOCKTON ARPT FST
PECOS
Pecos County Emergency Manager reported baseball-sized hail on the west side of the city of Fort Stockton, TX. The time is estimated from radar.
18:44
FT STOCKTON
PECOS
The Pecos County Emergency Manager reported golf ball-sized hail 1 mile south of Fort Stockton on US 385. The time is estimated from radar.
18:48
PYOTE
WARD
A report of hen egg-sized hail was received from mPING. The time was estimated from radar.
19:08
FT STOCKTON
PECOS
A storm chaser reported 5-inch hail southeast of Fort Stockton, TX, based on the crater created on the windshield. The time is estimated from radar. The amount of property damage is an estimation.
Oklahoma · 4 reports
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
06:11
LAWTON
COMANCHE
The report was relayed through mPING.
06:25
LAWTON
COMANCHE
The report was relayed through mPING.
06:30
LAWTON
COMANCHE
Relayed images. Location is approximate.
16:35
HAWORTH
MCCURTAIN
Quarter size hail fell in Haworth.
South Carolina · 3 reports
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
17:10
FIVE FORKS
GREENVILLE
Public reported up to quarter size hail covering the ground to a depth of up to 2 inches.
18:30
CHERRY HILL
BERKELEY
A county official reported nickel size hail on Bethera Road between Mail RTE Road and Church of God Road.
18:41
CHERRY HILL
BERKELEY
The public reported quarter to ping pong size hail.
Colorado · 2 reports
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
17:33
HUGO
LINCOLN
Report via X (Twitter). The time was based on radar.
17:48
BOYERO
LINCOLN
The report was received through Mping.
Arkansas · 2 reports
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
17:50
ASHDOWN
LITTLE RIVER
Quarter size hail fell at the Little River County Sheriff's Office in Ashdown.
23:35
EL DORADO
UNION
Quarter size hail fell in El Dorado.
Wind reports (8)
Arkansas · 3 reports
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
17:39
HACKETT
SEBASTIAN
Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree onto a road.
17:59
JENNY LIND
SEBASTIAN
Thunderstorm wind was estimated to 65 mph.
23:35
EL DORADO
UNION
Several trees were blown down in El Dorado.
Oklahoma · 2 reports
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
16:35
HAWORTH
MCCURTAIN
A 60 mph wind gust was estimated in Haworth.
17:12
SHADY PT
LE FLORE
Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power lines.
New Mexico · 1 report
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
19:44
TATUM
LEA
A maximum thunderstorm wind gust of 59 MPH was observed by the West Texas Mesonet site, 2SW Tatum.
Connecticut · 1 report
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
17:51
KNOLLCREST
FAIRFIELD
Eversource reports 75 customers without power near Sherman CT.
North Carolina · 1 report
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
20:25
MAGNOLIA
DUPLIN
Trees were blown down and blocking both lanes of Highway 903 near Beasleys Road.
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