Hail history for Bexar County, TX

Bexar County has 618 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 480 of them 1″ or larger and 85 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.5″ (grapefruit) on May 3, 2021.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 618 since 1957

1″ or larger 480 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 85 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.5″ grapefruit · May 3, 2021

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Bexar County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Bexar County's peak: April.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 618 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 11, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 26, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 26, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 26, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 26, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 26, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
May 26, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 26, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Bexar County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

June 11, 2025 · 0.75″ (penny)

A thunderstorm produced penny size hail in Grey Forest.

May 3, 2021 · 5.5″ (grapefruit)

A thunderstorm produced 5.5 inch hail near Sayers and the China Grove area on the east side of San Antonio.

May 3, 2021 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

A thunderstorm produced 4.5 inch diameter hail near I-410 and Paula Dr. in eastern San Antonio. This report was relayed by a broadcast media partner.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
7	12	43	43	74	88	153	198

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Bexar County

Has it ever hailed in Bexar County?

Yes — 618 hail events have been recorded for Bexar County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 480 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Bexar County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Bexar County, TX is June 11, 2025, with 0.75″ (penny) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Bexar County?

5.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 3, 2021. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.