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Bandera County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026

Has it hailed in Bandera County, Texas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 32 hail reports with hail up to 2.75", among 43 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 11 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Bandera County, Texas showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Bandera County, Texas. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Bandera County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Bandera County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

43
Events (12 mo)
32
Hail
11
Wind
0
Tornado
2.75"
Max hail
55
Max wind (mph)
August 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Mar 9, 2026 hail event near 6 E Vanderpool, Bandera County, Texas, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Mar 9, 2026 hail event (2.75") near 6 E Vanderpool. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Bandera County

Current NEXRAD radar over Bandera County, Texas with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Bandera County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
August 2026 1 storm day · 1 NWS warning — wind to 55 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Saturday, August 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 308 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Sisterdale to near Ingram. Movement was south at 10 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bandera County

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 810 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Kronkosky State Natural Area, or 9 miles southwest of Boerne, moving north at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bandera County

Saturday, June 20, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 141 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mico, or 10 miles northwest of Castroville, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bandera County

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 2, 2026 storm activity in Bandera County, Texas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1115 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Lost Maples State Natural Area to 6 miles north of Yancey. Movement was west at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bandera County

“At 925 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Bergheim to near New Berlin. Movement was west at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bandera County

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, May 26, 2026 storm activity in Bandera County, Texas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 931 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Holland to Timberwood Park. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bandera County

“At 814 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Liberty Hill to near Bandera. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bandera County

Sunday, May 24, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 815 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Camp Verde to 8 miles east of Vanderpool. Movement was south at 10 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bandera County

Thursday, May 21, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, May 21, 2026 storm activity in Bandera County, Texas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 738 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles northwest of Lost Maples State Natural Area, or 17 miles north of Leakey, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bandera County

“At 845 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Tarpley, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bandera County

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, May 19, 2026 storm activity in Bandera County, Texas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1034 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Utopia to near Amanda. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bandera County

“At 1021 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mountain Home to 10 miles southwest of Hunt to 6 miles southwest of Vanderpool. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bandera County

Sunday, May 10, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, May 10, 2026 storm activity in Bandera County, Texas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 944 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Canyon Lake Dam to near Boerne to near D'Hanis to 12 miles north of Cometa. Movement was south at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bandera County

“At 842 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Blowout to near Tivydale to 15 miles southeast of Telegraph. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bandera County

Thursday, May 7, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 927 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Tuff, or 8 miles northwest of Leakey, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bandera County

Saturday, April 18, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 551 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cross Mountain, or 10 miles south of Boerne, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bandera County

“At 1015 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Knippa, or 16 miles northeast of Uvalde, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bandera County

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 15, 2026 storm activity in Bandera County, Texas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 124 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Tuff, or 7 miles northwest of Leakey, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bandera County

“At 412 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Concan, or 16 miles northeast of Uvalde, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Utopia, Concan, Garner State Park, and Knippa.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bandera County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...North winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. Highest gusts may focus over the higher terrain in the Hill Country and Southern Edwards Plateau after sunset. WHERE...All of South Central Texas. WHEN...Until 5 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bandera County

“WHAT...North winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. Highest gusts may focus over the higher terrain in the Hill Country and Southern Edwards Plateau after sunset. WHERE...All of South Central Texas WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 5 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bandera County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY... .Strong to very strong winds and dry air associated with both a dryline and cold front will result in a prolonged period of critical fire weather conditions across South-Central Texas on Sunday through Monday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bandera County

“WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Locally stronger winds to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. WHERE...All of South Central Texas. WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 5 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bandera County

Friday, March 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY... .Strong to very strong winds and dry air associated with both a dryline and cold front will result in a prolonged period of critical fire weather conditions across South-Central Texas on Sunday through Monday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bandera County

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 1115 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles north of Mountain Home to near Camp Wood to 8 miles south of Laughlin AFB. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Bandera County

Monday, March 9, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, March 9, 2026 storm activity in Bandera County, Texas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Hail up to baseball size; broken windshield on car. On RM 337 between Vanderpool and Medina. Time estimated via radar. (EWX)”

SPC verified report · 6 E Vanderpool

“Hail ranging from 2.00 to 2.25 inches. (EWX)”

SPC verified report · 3 NNW Medina

Sunday, March 8, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 635 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Kronkosky State Natural Area, or near Boerne, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bandera County

Saturday, March 7, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, March 7, 2026 storm activity in Bandera County, Texas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Social media picture of hail up to ping pong ball sized. Relayed through media. Time estimated via radar. (EWX)”

SPC verified report · 3 S Pipe Creek

“Quarter sized hail reported along Highway 173... 6 miles south of Bandera. (EWX)”

SPC verified report · 5 W Lake Medina Shores

Thursday, November 20, 2025

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 520 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Government Canyon State Natural Area, or 12 miles south of Boerne, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Bandera County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Bandera County, TX?

The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 43 severe weather events in Bandera County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Bandera County recently?

Yes — 32 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2.75" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Bandera County?

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