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Karnes County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Has it hailed in Karnes County, Texas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 13 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 23 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 10 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Jun 2, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Karnes County hail map

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

23
Events (12 mo)
13
Hail
10
Wind
0
Tornado
1"
Max hail
55
Max wind (mph)
Jun 2, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jun 2, 2026 wind event near Karnes County, Karnes County, Texas, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jun 2, 2026 wind event (55 mph) near Karnes County. 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.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 2, 2026 storm activity in Karnes 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 906 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles east of New Berlin to near Pandora to near Westhoff. Movement was southwest 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... Floresville, Poth, Stockdale, Kosciusko, Nixon, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Karnes County

“At 1002 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Kosciusko, moving southwest 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... Poth, Campbellton, Kosciusko, Falls City, Cestohowa, Coy City, Paweleville, Fashing, Hobson, Peggy, Ecleto, Deweesville, McCoy, and Pana Maria.”

NWS severe weather mention · Karnes County

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, May 26, 2026 storm activity in Karnes 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 1134 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hochheim to near Charco. Movement was east at 55 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 · Karnes County

“At 928 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lakehills to Leming to 9 miles north of Fort Ewell Site. Movement was 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 · Karnes County

Saturday, May 23, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, May 23, 2026 storm activity in Karnes 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 1122 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Kenedy, moving east at 25 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 · Karnes County

“At 1004 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Christine, moving east 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 · Karnes County

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, May 20, 2026 storm activity in Karnes 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 200 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of Shiner to near Campbellton. Movement was east 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 · Karnes County

“At 108 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles west of San Marcos to 7 miles southeast of Seguin to near Falls City to near Christine. Movement was east 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 · Karnes County

Sunday, May 10, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, May 10, 2026 storm activity in Karnes 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 1159 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles north of Sublime to near Gillett. Movement was southeast 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 · Karnes County

“At 1153 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Karnes City, moving 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Karnes County

Friday, May 1, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, May 1, 2026 storm activity in Karnes 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.

“Mixture of Pea up to Quarter size hail from western Karnes City to Kenedy. (EWX)”

SPC verified report · 1 NW Kenedy

“At 322 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Nell, or 12 miles southwest of Kenedy, moving east at 45 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... Kenedy, Choate, El Oso, and Zunkerville.”

NWS severe weather mention · Karnes 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 · Karnes 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 · Karnes 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 · Karnes 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 · Karnes 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 · Karnes County

Saturday, February 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, February 14, 2026 storm activity in Karnes 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 400 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Poth, moving east at 60 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 · Karnes County

Saturday, November 1, 2025

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, November 1, 2025 storm activity in Karnes 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 633 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Sutherland Springs, or near Stockdale, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Karnes County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Jun 2, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 23 severe weather events in Karnes 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 Karnes County recently?

Yes — 13 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" 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 Karnes County?

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