Menard County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Menard County, Texas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 24 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 30 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 6 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 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 Menard County
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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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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.
Monday, July 6, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1221 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northwest of I-10 Near The Sutton-Kimble County Line, or 10 miles northwest of Roosevelt, moving northeast at 5 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
“At 151 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Menard, moving northeast at 5 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Menard County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Menard County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Menard County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Menard County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 957 PM CDT, a gust front producing strong wind gusts was located along a line extending from northwest Crockett County to Eldorado to Menard, moving south at 50 mph. Also, expect blowing dust to significant reduce the visibility. Motorists should be prepared to slow down due to blowing dust. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.”
- Wind 55 mph Menard County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 19, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 648 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near The Intersection Of Ranch Road 2596 And Ranch Road 864, or 14 miles southwest of Fort Mckavett, moving northeast 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.88" Menard County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 940 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hext, moving west at 20 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Menard County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 522 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Blanket to near Spring Creek to near Loyal Valley to near Us-83 Near The Kerr- Kimble County Line. Movement was east at 55 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 408 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Grosvenor to near Brady Lake to near Roosevelt to near Us-277 Near The Sutton- Edwards County Line. Movement was east at 55 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.”
- Hail 0.88" Menard County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Menard County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Menard County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Menard County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 140 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles north of Adams, or 15 miles east of Christoval, moving south 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Menard County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 21, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 210 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles south of Menard, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 146 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fort Mckavett, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Menard, Fort Mckavett, Live Oak, and Camp Sol Mayer.”
- Hail 0.88" Menard County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Menard County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Menard County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1119 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near London to Telegraph, 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Very heavy rainfall will also occur. Locations impacted include...”
“At 751 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Menard, moving northeast at 20 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Menard and The Intersection Of Us-83 And Highway 29.”
- Hail 0.88" Menard County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Menard County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Menard County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Menard County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 702 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms in southeastern Menard and northeastern Kimble counties, moving east at 25 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 532 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm about 7 miles west of Hext, moving north at 10 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Menard County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Menard County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Menard County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Menard County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 10, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 527 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorm outflow winds near Christoval, moving southeast at 15 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...”
“At 638 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorm outflow winds over The Intersection Of Ranch Road 2596 And Ranch Road 864, or 17 miles east of Sonora, moving southeast 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...”
- Wind 55 mph Menard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Menard County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Menard County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (SJT)”
- Hail 1" 1 NE Hext SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Menard County, TX?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 30 severe weather events in Menard County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Menard County recently?
Yes — 24 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 1" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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