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Gillespie County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026

Has it hailed in Gillespie County, Texas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 40 hail reports with hail up to 2.75", among 48 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 8 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 27, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Gillespie County hail map

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

48
Events (12 mo)
40
Hail
8
Wind
0
Tornado
2.75"
Max hail
55
Max wind (mph)
Sep 27, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the May 6, 2026 hail event near 2 WNW Willow City, Gillespie County, Texas, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the May 6, 2026 hail event (2.75") near 2 WNW Willow City. 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.

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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.

Sunday, September 27, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 447 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Harper, or 20 miles west of Fredericksburg, moving southeast at 20 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 · Gillespie County

“At 411 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Doss, or 21 miles northwest of Fredericksburg, moving southeast at 20 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... Fredericksburg, Tivydale, Doss, and Harper.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gillespie County

Sunday, July 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1042 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles east of Sheffield to 13 miles southwest of Sonora to 31 miles west of Telegraph to near Roosevelt to 7 miles southwest of Hilda. Movement was south at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gillespie County

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1013 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles west of Harper to 7 miles northeast of Kerrville. Movement was southwest 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 · Gillespie County

“At 845 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Rocky Creek to Lockhart. Movement was southwest at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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 · Gillespie County

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 6 NWS warnings — hail up to 2"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, May 26, 2026 storm activity in Gillespie 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.

“2 inch hail reported via Photo on FB. (EWX)”

SPC verified report · 2 W LBJ State Park

“At 631 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Blowout, or 14 miles west of Round Mountain, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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 · Gillespie County

Sunday, May 24, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 645 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Tivydale, or 10 miles southwest of Fredericksburg, moving 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... Kerrville and Tivydale.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gillespie County

Friday, May 22, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, May 22, 2026 storm activity in Gillespie 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 1125 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Willow City to near Albert. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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 · Gillespie County

“At 1053 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Old Tunnel State Park, or 8 miles northeast of Comfort, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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 · Gillespie County

Thursday, May 21, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, May 21, 2026 storm activity in Gillespie 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 410 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Hilda, or 14 miles south of Mason, moving east 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 · Gillespie County

“At 1204 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hilda, or 14 miles southeast of Mason, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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 · Gillespie County

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 823 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Stonewall to near Tivydale to 12 miles south of Telegraph. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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 · Gillespie County

“At 1109 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of Fredericksburg to near Kronkosky State Natural Area to near Hill Country State Natural Area. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gillespie County

Sunday, May 10, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, May 10, 2026 storm activity in Gillespie 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 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 · Gillespie County

“At 800 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Castell to 14 miles southeast of Yates Crossing to near Telegraph. Movement was southeast at 45 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 · Gillespie County

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 2.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, May 6, 2026 storm activity in Gillespie 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 923 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Doss, or 19 miles south of Mason, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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 · Gillespie County

Thursday, April 30, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 404 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles west of Doss, or 19 miles southwest of Mason, moving east at 40 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 · Gillespie County

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 140 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fredericksburg, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gillespie County

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 15, 2026 storm activity in Gillespie 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 · Gillespie County

“At 215 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northeast of Lost Maples State Natural Area, or 12 miles northeast of Vanderpool, 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 · Gillespie County

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1027 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Mountain Home, or 24 miles northwest of Kerrville, moving northeast at 30 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... Doss and Harper.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gillespie County

Sunday, April 12, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, April 12, 2026 storm activity in Gillespie 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 157 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Bend to near Buchanan Dam to 7 miles north of Ingram. Movement was east 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 · Gillespie County

“At 118 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Pontotoc to near Cherry Spring to 11 miles north of Tuff. Movement was east at 35 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 · Gillespie 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 · Gillespie 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 · Gillespie 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 · Gillespie 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 · Gillespie 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 · Gillespie County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 320 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Comfort, moving northeast at 55 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 · Gillespie County

“At 143 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fredericksburg, moving northeast at 50 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 · Gillespie County

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, March 10, 2026 storm activity in Gillespie 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 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 · Gillespie County

“At 1038 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Sloan to near Art to 8 miles northwest of Doss. Movement was east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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 · Gillespie County

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 455 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Crabapple, or 9 miles north of Fredericksburg, moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Eckert, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, and Crabapple.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gillespie County

Friday, January 23, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 913 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Kerrville, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Kerrville, Cypress Creek, and Kerrville-Schreiner Park.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gillespie County

Thursday, November 20, 2025

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 111 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Tivydale, or 16 miles west of Fredericksburg, moving northeast at 20 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 · Gillespie County

“At 1232 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Mountain Home, or 17 miles northwest of Kerrville, moving northeast at 15 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 · Gillespie County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 27, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 48 severe weather events in Gillespie 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 Gillespie County recently?

Yes — 40 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 Gillespie County?

Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.

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