Hail history for McLennan County, TX

McLennan County has 497 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 315 of them 1″ or larger and 40 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on April 26, 2023.

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 497 since 1955

1″ or larger 315 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 40 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · April 26, 2023

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 McLennan County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 497 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 28, 2026	3.0″	Tea cup
April 28, 2026	2.75″	Baseball
April 28, 2026	2.75″	Baseball
April 28, 2026	2.25″	Tennis ball
April 28, 2026	2.5″	Tennis ball
April 28, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 28, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 28, 2026	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 28, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Report of 1 inch hail from mPING.

April 26, 2023 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Large hail up to 4.5 inches was reported 2 miles east of Waco. Numerous vehicles and buildings were damaged from the large hail that fell in and around Waco.

April 26, 2023 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Softball sized hail was reported in Bosqueville near the Waco Regional Airport. HVAC damage was reported at the airport along with other notable damage due to the large hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
7	7	28	45	135	83	109	83

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 McLennan County

Has it ever hailed in McLennan County?

Yes — 497 hail events have been recorded for McLennan County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 315 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in McLennan County?

The most recent recorded hail event for McLennan County, TX is April 28, 2026, with 3.0″ (tea cup) 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 McLennan County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 26, 2023. 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.