Hail storm map for August 2, 2026: max 1.75" hail across MN, ND, NM, TX, WV, ~5,382 structures in swath.
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A low hail event swept across MN, ND, NM, TX and 1 more state on August 2, 2026, with MRMS radar measuring stones up to 1.75". An estimated 5,382 structures fell inside the qualifying swath. Texas took the brunt with ~3,931 structures estimated in the ≥1" footprint. About 1 fell under damaging ≥1.75" hail capable of denting metal and breaking shingles. NOAA logged 1 hail report and 7 wind reports for the day.
Max hail size
1.75"
States impacted
5
Structures in swath
5,382
Estimated structures affected by state & hail size
State
≥1.00"
≥1.75"
≥2.50"
Texas
3,931
1
0
Minnesota
1,134
0
0
North Dakota
307
0
0
West Virginia
9
0
0
New Mexico
1
0
0
NOAA storm reports
Hail reports (1)
Ohio · 1 report
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
16:18
1 ESE Hudson
Summit
Trained spotter reported pea size hail lasting approximately 4 minutes.
Wind reports (6)
Florida · 3 reports
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
08:18
3 W Alford
Washington
Ambient weather station reported 40 mph gust.
11:45
1 W Cortez
Manatee
Mesonet station DVI08293 Bradenton.
19:19
Gainesville Airport
Alachua
ASOS station KGNV Gainesville.
Montana · 2 reports
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
00:32
3 SW Cut Bank
Glacier
ASOS station KCTB Cut Bank Airport.
01:35
9 ESE East Glacier Park
Glacier
Mesonet station DOGM8 Dog Gun Lake E.
Texas · 1 report
Time
Location
County
Observer comment
17:24
2 SSW McAllen
Hidalgo
ASOS station KMFE McAllen reported thunderstorm wind gust of 62 mph.
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