McLennan County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in McLennan County, Texas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 32 hail reports with hail up to 3", among 44 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 12 high-wind reports with gusts up to 72 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in McLennan County
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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, June 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 716 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southwest of Clifton, moving south at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph McLennan County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 235 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Coolidge to Mart. Movement was west at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...”
“At 153 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Laguna Park to near West. Movement was southwest at 10 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea 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...”
- Hail 0.25" McLennan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" McLennan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" McLennan County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 25, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 559 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Laguna Park, or 12 miles east of Clifton, moving south at 10 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.”
“At 534 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Laguna Park, or 13 miles east of Clifton, moving south at 10 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.”
- Hail 0.75" McLennan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" McLennan County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 24, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 901 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Golinda, or near Robinson, moving northwest 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Robinson around 905 PM CDT.”
- Hail 0.5" McLennan County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 23, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 249 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Palmer to near Dawson to 7 miles north of Mart to near Lorena. Movement was east 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.”
“At 835 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Northcrest, or near Lacy-Lakeview. This storm was nearly stationary. 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”
- Hail 0.88" McLennan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" McLennan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" McLennan County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 22, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Reported about 1.5 miles east of TSTC. (FWD)”
- Hail 1" 4 E Northcrest SPC verified report
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 604 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Gatesville, moving east 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Crawford around 640 PM CDT.”
- Hail 0.75" McLennan County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 745 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bruceville-Eddy, or 11 miles south of Robinson, moving northwest at 15 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...”
- Hail 0.75" McLennan County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.25"
“Facebook photo showed half dollar size hail in McGregor. (FWD)”
- Hail 1.25" Mcgregor SPC verified report
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 344 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Clifton, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" McLennan County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 3", wind gusts up to 72 mph
“3 inch hail on Cottonwood near North Czech Hall Road. (FWD)”
“Delayed report from Tuesday night April 28th. Numerous social media photos showed hail from golfball to baseball size fell in Hallsburg. Significant damage occurred to (FWD)”
- Hail 3" 3 ENE West SPC verified report
- Hail 2.75" Hallsburg SPC verified report
- Wind 72 mph 4 NW Waco SPC verified report
- Hail 1.5" 1 SE Bellmead SPC verified report
Monday, April 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1241 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lake Waco, or near Waco, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Waco around 1245 AM CDT. Lacy-Lakeview around 1250 AM CDT. Northcrest around 1255 AM CDT.”
- Wind 50 mph McLennan County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, April 12, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 818 AM CDT, area weather stations reported strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Lake Creek Lake to near Lott to 10 miles east of Troy. 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Marlin, Riesel, and Lott around 825 AM CDT.”
“At 346 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Meridian State Park to near Gatesville. Movement was 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
- Wind 50 mph McLennan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" McLennan County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Most of central Texas. WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Unsecured outdoor items may be blown around in the wind. Driving on area roadways may become difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Small tree limbs could break and cause damage.”
“...A Red Flag Warning is in effect through this evening for western portions of North and Central Texas...”
- Wind 50 mph McLennan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph McLennan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph McLennan County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“...A Red Flag Warning is in effect Sunday afternoon and evening for western portions of North and Central Texas... The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Red Flag Warning for near-critical to critical fire weather conditions, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.”
“...A Fire Weather Watch is in effect Sunday afternoon and evening for western portions of North and Central Texas... The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. AFFECTED AREA...Areas along and west of the Interstate 35 corridor. WIND...Northwest at 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”
- Wind 50 mph McLennan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph McLennan County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, February 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1254 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Aquilla Lake to Bruceville-Eddy. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
- Hail 0.25" McLennan County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, November 29, 2025
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 630 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Aquilla Lake, or 12 miles south of Hillsboro, moving east 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... West around 635 PM CST.”
“At 602 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Aquilla Lake, or 9 miles south of Hillsboro, moving southeast at 15 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... West around 610 PM CST.”
- Hail 0.75" McLennan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" McLennan County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, November 24, 2025
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 927 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near West, or 13 miles southeast of Hillsboro, moving northeast 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Navarro Mills Lake around 940 AM CST.”
“At 857 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms extending from 6 miles south of Laguna Park to near Crawford. Movement was east 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
- Hail 0.88" McLennan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" McLennan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" McLennan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" McLennan County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, November 20, 2025
4 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.75"
“Facebook video showed hail up to golfball size completely covered the ground in Hallsburg. (FWD)”
“At 424 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Robinson, 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Waco, Robinson, and Beverly Hills around 430 PM CST.”
- Hail 1.75" Hallsburg SPC verified report
- Hail 0.5" McLennan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" McLennan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 WSW Hallsburg SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Hallsburg SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SE Robinson SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in McLennan County, TX?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 44 severe weather events in McLennan County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in McLennan County recently?
Yes — 32 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 3" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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