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Runnels 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 Runnels County, Texas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 42 hail reports with hail up to 3.25", among 57 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 15 high-wind reports with gusts up to 75 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.

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

Runnels County hail map

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

57
Events (12 mo)
42
Hail
15
Wind
0
Tornado
3.25"
Max hail
75
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the May 10, 2026 hail event near Hatchel, Runnels County, Texas, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the May 10, 2026 hail event (3.25") near Hatchel. 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 Runnels County

Current NEXRAD radar over Runnels County, Texas with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Runnels 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.
September 2026 1 storm day · 1 SPC verified report · 1 NWS warning — wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 1 storm day · 1 NWS warning — wind to 50 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 8, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 500 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Happy Valley, moving southwest at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Blackwell, Hylton, Fort Chadbourne, Wingate, Happy Valley, Drasco, Pumphrey, Shep, Wilmeth, and Oak Creek Reservoir.”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

“At 630 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Ballinger Lake, or near Ballinger, moving southwest 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Ballinger and Ballinger Lake.”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

Friday, June 19, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 838 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Waldrip, moving northeast 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

Thursday, June 18, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 1006 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bronte, moving northeast at 25 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... Maverick, Bronte, Norton, and Wilmeth.”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

“At 1046 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Norton, moving east at 15 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

Saturday, June 6, 2026

5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 6, 2026 storm activity in Runnels 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 619 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Novice, moving east 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

“At 532 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms from just west of Abilene to west of Ballinger, 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

Friday, June 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1012 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of Water Valley to Knickerbocker to 6 miles southwest of The Intersection Of Us- 190 And Ranch Road 1828. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, May 26, 2026 storm activity in Runnels 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 214 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Wastella to Hylton to near Ballinger Lake. Movement was northeast 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 · Runnels County

“At 317 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near The Intersection Of Ranch Road 1929 And Ranch Road 2134 to 9 miles southwest of Fort Mckavett to 6 miles east of Juno. Movement was east at 55 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

Sunday, May 24, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 244 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking the leading edge of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Woodson to near Moran to Potosi. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. An outflow boundary just ahead of the storms has been resulting in wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size to half inch hail.”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

Friday, May 22, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 913 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles east of Us-83 Near The Concho- Runnels County Line, or 7 miles northwest of Ivie Reservoir Near Concho Park Marina, 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

“At 748 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Carlsbad, moving northeast 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Miles, Carlsbad, Orient, San Angelo State Park, O.C.”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, May 19, 2026 storm activity in Runnels 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 1220 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms across northern Tom Green County and Coke County, moving northeast 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

Sunday, May 10, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 3.25", wind gusts up to 75 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, May 10, 2026 storm activity in Runnels 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.

“Report from mPING: Baseball+ (3.25 in.). (SJT)”

SPC verified report · Hatchel

“Wind damage to KRUN Radio station building. (SJT)”

SPC verified report · Ballinger

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 1249 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Benoit, moving east at 45 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... Coleman, Santa Anna, Valera, Talpa, and Benoit.”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

Saturday, April 18, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, April 18, 2026 storm activity in Runnels 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.

“WHAT...North winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...A portion of west central Texas. WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. 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 · Runnels County

“At 814 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Voss, moving east at 65 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 15, 2026 storm activity in Runnels 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 558 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over O.C. Fisher Reservoir, 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... San Angelo, Miles, Veribest, Orient, San Angelo State Park, O.C.”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

“At 658 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Norton, moving northeast 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

Saturday, April 11, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, April 11, 2026 storm activity in Runnels 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 544 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Winters, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail along with frequent lightning. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

“At 425 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Winters, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail, along with frequent lightning. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

Thursday, April 2, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1203 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over southwestern San Angelo, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1008 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over The Intersection Of Highway 208 And Ranch Road 2662, or 7 miles south of Robert Lee, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...A portion of west central Texas. WHEN...Until 1 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 · Runnels County

“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...All of west central Texas. WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 1 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 · Runnels County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...All of West Central Texas. WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 1 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 · Runnels County

“...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST ACROSS ALL OF WEST CENTRAL TEXAS ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, March 10, 2026 storm activity in Runnels 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 712 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Ivie Reservoir Near Concho Park Marina, moving northeast at 65 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Voss around 720 PM CDT. Santa Anna around 735 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

“At 522 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Tankersley, moving northeast 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

Saturday, March 7, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 709 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Oplin to near Silver Valley to near Valera to near Ivie Reservoir Near Concho Park Marina to near Vancourt. Movement was east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

“At 617 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Merkel to near Maverick to 9 miles southwest of Mertzon. Movement was northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

Saturday, February 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 526 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lake Winters Lake, or near Crews, moving northeast at 55 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Oplin around 540 AM CST.”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

“At 443 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near The Intersection Of Highway 208 And Ranch Road 2662, or 7 miles northwest of Orient, moving northeast at 55 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

Monday, November 24, 2025

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 119 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ballinger, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

Sunday, November 23, 2025

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 1016 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over northwestern San Angelo, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 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... San Angelo, Miles, Veribest, Lowake, San Angelo State Park, O.C.”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

“At 803 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over The Intersection Of Highway 158 And Ranch Road 2059, or near E.V. Spence Reservoir Near Paint Creek Recreation Area, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 1052 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Miles, moving northeast at 35 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 608 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Nolan, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Runnels County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 57 severe weather events in Runnels 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 Runnels County recently?

Yes — 42 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 3.25" 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 Runnels 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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