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Hail Storm Map — April 30, 2026

Hail storm map for April 30, 2026: max 2.50" hail across TX, ~39,616 structures in swath.

TX

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A moderate hail event swept in TX on April 30, 2026, with MRMS radar measuring stones up to 2.50". An estimated 39,616 structures fell inside the qualifying swath. Texas took the brunt with ~39,616 structures estimated in the ≥1" footprint. Roughly 352 of those sat under destructive ≥2.50" stones — the radar tier that routinely totals roofs and shatters auto glass. NOAA logged 16 hail reports and 5 wind reports for the day.

Max hail size
2.50"
States impacted
1
Structures in swath
39,616

Estimated structures affected by state & hail size

State≥1.00"≥1.75"≥2.50"
Texas39,616575352

NOAA storm reports

Hail reports (16)

Texas · 15 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
12:46OAK HILLTRAVISA thunderstorm produced pea to nickel size hail along with 50 mph wind gusts in Oak Hill.
12:54VINSONTRAVISA thunderstorm produced quarter size hail near Hwy 290 and S. Lamar Blvd. in Austin.
13:04DEL VALLETRAVISA thunderstorm produced quarter size hail west of Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
22:30ASHERTONDIMMITA thunderstorm produced chicken egg to baseball size hail at the White Wing Motel on Hwy 83 northwest of Asherton.
22:31ASHERTONDIMMITA thunderstorm produced quarter size hail in Asherton.
22:36ASHERTONDIMMITA thunderstorm produced golf ball size hail in Asherton. Report was from a picture on social media.
22:55SUGARLANDFORT BENDA member of the public reported hail, estimated around 1 inch, in Sugar Land.
23:05DEWALTFORT BENDBroadcast media reported hail near the intersection of Turtle Creek Dr and Point Clear Dr. A large volume of the hail was nickel sized. The largest stones were over 1 inch but less than 1.5 inches.
23:11IOWA COLONYBRAZORIAA news station published a story sharing information regarding damage to schools in Alvin. The story mentioned that Alvin ISD superintendent had reported roof damage to Wilder Elementary School, likely caused by a robust hailstorm that moved over the school. Leaks in the roof caused water damage, resulting in the school closing in the final days of the 2026 school year. Time estimated from radar.
23:12IOWA COLONYBRAZORIAA news station published a story sharing information regarding damage to schools in Alvin. The story mentioned that Alvin ISD superintendent reported roof damage to Mary Marek Elementary School, likely caused by a robust hailstorm that moved over the school. Leaks in the roof caused water damage, resulting in the school closing in the final days of the 2026 school year. Time estimated from radar.
23:15PEARLANDBRAZORIAA trained storm spotter reported 1 inch hail near the intersection of Cullen Blvd and Hawk Rd.
23:24PEARLANDBRAZORIAA member of the public submitted a mPING report for quarter size hail around 1 inch in the area.
23:25PEARLANDHARRISA member of the public submitted a mPING report for half dollar size hail around 1.25 inches in the area.
23:28OLCOTTHARRISRadio operator reported hail near the intersection of Scarsdale Blvd and Beamer Rd in SE Harris County. Hail was measured at 1.25 inches.
23:28OLCOTTHARRISA member of the public submitted a mPING report for quarter size hail around 1 inch in the area.

South Carolina · 1 report

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
06:36WANDOBERKELEYThe public provided a picture showing hail up to the size of quarters near Cainhoy, South Carolina.

Wind reports (4)

Alaska · 2 reports

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
21:20Antler CreekDenaliPeak Wind of 63kts.
23:45Texas CondoSoutheast FairbanksPeak Wind 61kts.

Texas · 1 report

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
12:53VINSONTRAVISA thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 65 mph that knocked down 3-6 inch diameter tree limbs in the Zilker neighborhood of Austin.

South Carolina · 1 report

TimeLocationCountyObserver comment
04:40TALATHAAIKENAiken County Sheriff Office reported trees down along Hwy 278 and Boggy Gut Rd. Time estimated by radar.
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