Texas Hail Maps

In the past year we have created 185 hail maps for Texas with the latest one on December 25, 2012.
Hail map preview on 12-25-2012
Dec 25, 2012
AL - FL - TX - LA - MS - TN - GACentreville, AL; Rutledge, AL; Brantley, AL; Tallahassee, FL; San Augustine, TX; Grosse Tete, LA; Lucedale, MS; Franklinton, LA; Angie, LA; Natchitoches, LA; Wiggins, MS; Perkinston, MS; Merryville, LA; Deridder, LA; Pitkin, LA; Leesville, LA; Clayton, AL; Noxapater, MS; Saint Francisville, LA; Empire, AL; New Llano, LA; Hornbeck, LA; Florien, LA; Wiergate, TX; Hemphill, TX; Many, LA; Smithdale, MS; Liberty, MS; Groveton, TX; McLain, MS; Jonesboro, TX; Provencal, LA; Canton, MS; Olla, LA; Trout, LA; Magnolia, MS; Centreville, MS; Clinton, LA; Norwood, LA; Coushatta, LA; Youngsville, LA; Joaquin, TX; Center, TX; Ellisville, MS; Petal, MS; Moselle, MS; Baton Rouge, LA; Wilson, LA; Walker, LA; Greensburg, LA; Pride, LA; Zachary, LA; Baker, LA; Holden, LA; Amite, LA; Pine Grove, LA; Greenwell Springs, LA; Denham Springs, LA; Slaughter, LA; Opp, AL; Elba, AL; Dozier, AL; Roseland, LA; Fluker, LA; Hull, TX; Liberty, TX; Dayton, TX; Cleveland, TX; Poplarville, MS; Reagan, TX; Anacoco, LA; Hattiesburg, MS; Marion, AL; Franklin, TX; Walnut Springs, TX; Glen Rose, TX; Cushing, TX; Glenmora, LA; Forest Hill, LA; Elmer, LA; Woodworth, LA; Lecompte, LA; Cullman, AL; Trinity, TX; Bremond, TX; Grapeland, TX; Waco, TX; Aquilla, TX; Purvis, MS; Leakesville, MS; Vinegar Bend, AL; McHenry, MS; Bogalusa, LA; Georgiana, AL; Breaux Bridge, LA; Arnaudville, LA; Morgan, TX; Brooklyn, MS; Morgan City, LA; Macon, MS; Toxey, AL; Butler, AL; Milam, TX; Hessmer, LA; Mansura, LA; Laneville, TX; Newton, TX; Jasper, TX; Ball, LA; Pollock, LA; Pineville, LA; Alexandria, LA; Boyce, LA; Crockett, TX; Jewett, TX; Marquez, TX; McIntosh, AL; Little River, AL; Jackson, AL; Lafayette, LA; Zavalla, TX; Broaddus, TX; Winnfield, LA; Carthage, MS; Lake Charles, LA; Hineston, LA; Noble, LA; Thomasville, AL; Carriere, MS; Covington, LA; Abita Springs, LA; Picayune, MS; Pearl River, LA; Bush, LA; Elizabeth, LA; Oakdale, LA; West, TX; Elkhart, TX; Bronson, TX; Pineland, TX; Dequincy, LA; Gatesville, TX; Roxie, MS; Washington, LA; Marthaville, LA; Calvert, TX; Luverne, AL; Fisher, LA; Creola, AL; Midway, AL; Summit, MS; Carrollton, AL; Andalusia, AL; Red Level, AL; Dickinson, AL; Saint Martinville, LA; Saucier, MS; Welsh, LA; Etoile, TX; Troup, TX; Saint Stephens, AL; Grove Hill, AL; Sieper, LA; Otis, LA; Lena, LA; Rusk, TX; Alto, TX; Apple Springs, TX; Lovelady, TX; Kennard, TX; Pennington, TX; Gary, TX; Lufkin, TX; Nacogdoches, TX; Patterson, LA; Franklin, LA; Crane Hill, AL; Arley, AL; Woodville, MS; Shelbyville, TX; Temple, TX; Wetumpka, AL; Ville Platte, LA; Bunkie, LA; Saint Landry, LA; Lumberton, MS; Gilbertown, AL; Kentwood, LA; Rosebud, TX; Dodson, LA; Goldonna, LA; Banks, AL; Mamou, LA; Riesel, TX; Marlin, TX; Kountze, TX; Loranger, LA; Independence, LA; Satsuma, AL; Livingston, AL; Greenville, AL; York, AL; Buffalo, TX; State Line, MS; Hosford, FL; Jachin, AL; Ward, AL; China Spring, TX; Reklaw, TX; Jacksonville, TX; Colfax, LA; Sulphur, LA; Westlake, LA; Valley Mills, TX; Crawford, TX; Maringouin, LA; Hanceville, AL; Monterey, LA; Huntington, TX; Corrigan, TX; Shelbyville, TN; Osyka, MS; Panama City, FL; Lott, TX; Sweet Water, AL; Linden, AL; Broussard, LA; Deville, LA; Lower Peach Tree, AL; Roanoke, LA; Silsbee, TX; Woodville, TX; Warren, TX; Iota, LA; Beaumont, TX; Centerville, TX; Dry Prong, LA; Jennings, LA; Basile, LA; Eunice, LA; Elton, LA; Ethel, LA; Mittie, LA; Dry Creek, LA; Abbott, TX; Penelope, TX; Ringgold, LA; Flatwoods, LA; Blountstown, FL; Church Point, LA; Lottie, LA; Goshen, AL; Waynesboro, MS; Silas, AL; Jasper, AL; Duson, LA; Oberlin, LA; Fred, TX; Loxley, AL; Robertsdale, AL; Hammond, LA; Robert, LA; Effie, LA; Marksville, LA; Chireno, TX; Valdosta, GA; Quitman, GA; Troy, AL; Angola, LA; Henderson, TX; Florala, AL; McKenzie, AL; Evergreen, AL; Mandeville, LA; Branch, LA; Tylertown, MS; Molino, FL; Natchez, MS; Chunchula, AL; Wilmer, AL; Buna, TX; Ozark, AL; Skipperville, AL; Fayetteville, TN; Bristol, FL; Port Allen, LA; Saraland, AL; Erwinville, LA; Lakeland, LA; Prairieville, LA; Bremen, AL; Sumiton, AL; Clarksville, FL; Eight Mile, AL; Semmes, AL; Quinton, AL; Burkeville, TX; Lisman, AL; Cheneyville, LA; Crosby, MS; Jackson, LA; Oakwood, TX; Converse, LA; Iowa, LA; Lake Arthur, LA; Bell City, LA; Youngstown, FL; Rayne, LA; Gueydan, LA; Montgomery, AL; Columbia, MS; Foxworth, MS; Jonesville, LA; Saratoga, TX; Kilgore, TX; Overton, TX; Hubbard, TX; Port Barre, LA; Canton, TX; Reeves, LA; Kinder, LA; Hillsboro, TX; Sunset, LA; Opelousas, LA; Diboll, TX; Millbrook, AL; Zwolle, LA; Colmesneil, TX; Kinston, AL; Philadelphia, MS; Wells, TX; Pollok, TX; Gloster, MS; Brewton, AL; Newville, AL; Clopton, AL; Dixie, GA; Saline, LA; Crystal Springs, MS; Jena, LA; Springfield, LA; Ponchatoula, LA; Trinidad, TX; Purmela, TX; Robeline, LA; Albany, LA; Livingston, LA; Tickfaw, LA; Natchez, LA; Quitman, MS; Stonewall, MS
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Hail map preview on 12-24-2012
Dec 24, 2012
TX - LA - MSGranbury, TX; Weatherford, TX; Cresson, TX; Frost, TX; Wolfe City, TX; Commerce, TX; Campbell, TX; Greenville, TX; Santo, TX; Coleman, TX; Huntsville, TX; Mesquite, TX; Sunnyvale, TX; Dry Creek, LA; Deridder, LA; Rice, TX; Milford, TX; Italy, TX; Naples, TX; Linden, TX; Hughes Springs, TX; Daingerfield, TX; Saint Francisville, LA; Avinger, TX; Lone Star, TX; New Waverly, TX; Willis, TX; Diana, TX; Stephenville, TX; The Colony, TX; Plano, TX; White Oak, TX; Longview, TX; Welsh, LA; Jennings, LA; Lake Arthur, LA; Lacassine, LA; Roanoke, LA; Alto, TX; Rusk, TX; Grapeland, TX; Jacksonville, TX; Troup, TX; Crockett, TX; Lovelady, TX; Trinity, TX; Washington, LA; Ville Platte, LA; Bunkie, LA; Batchelor, LA; Plaucheville, LA; Seagoville, TX; Maypearl, TX; Grandview, TX; Gordon, TX; Palmetto, LA; Kentwood, LA; De Leon, TX; Comanche, TX; Greensburg, LA; Warren, TX; Corrigan, TX; Moscow, TX; Brownwood, TX; May, TX; Roanoke, TX; Keller, TX; Bluff Dale, TX; Brookesmith, TX; Strawn, TX; Mingus, TX; Osyka, MS; Dublin, TX; Cleveland, TX; Gilmer, TX; Kilgore, TX; Livingston, TX; Waco, TX; West, TX; Montgomery, TX; Plantersville, TX; Lancaster, TX; Hutchins, TX; Wilmer, TX; Dallas, TX; Melville, LA; Opelousas, LA; Lipan, TX; Tolar, TX; Leesville, LA; Mamou, LA; Magnolia, TX; Waxahachie, TX; Hempstead, TX; Dawson, TX; Woodville, TX; Blooming Grove, TX; Santa Anna, TX; Ennis, TX; Elton, LA; Athens, TX; Splendora, TX; Ferris, TX; Red Oak, TX; Palmer, TX; Waller, TX; Caddo Mills, TX; Iota, LA; Evangeline, LA; Bynum, TX; Millsap, TX; Blanket, TX; Kountze, TX; Ragley, LA; Sugartown, LA; Mineral Wells, TX; Jasper, TX; Reeves, LA; Mullin, TX; Beaumont, TX; Early, TX
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Hail map preview on 12-09-2012
Dec 09, 2012
AR - TX - MS - TN - MO - LA - AL - KYTexarkana, AR; Texarkana, TX; Coffeeville, MS; Williston, TN; Somerville, TN; Nesbit, MS; Hernando, MS; Lawrenceburg, TN; Westpoint, TN; Shelbyville, TN; Linden, TN; Daingerfield, TX; Zavalla, TX; Broaddus, TX; Huntington, TX; Athens, TX; Montalba, TX; Tennessee Colony, TX; Larue, TX; Higden, AR; Drasco, AR; Concord, AR; Ida, AR; Mason, TN; Poughkeepsie, AR; Smithville, AR; Mountain View, AR; Melbourne, AR; Covington, TN; Rusk, TX; Brownsville, TN; Garrison, TX; Timpson, TX; Center, TX; Savannah, TN; Black Rock, AR; Imboden, AR; Evening Shade, AR; Ravenden, AR; Grandin, MO; Seguin, TX; Nacogdoches, TX; Douglass, TX; Hector, AR; Poplar Bluff, MO; Annapolis, MO; Tuckerman, AR; Sallis, MS; West, MS; Fredericktown, MO; Belzoni, MS; Williford, AR; Chandler, TX; Brownsboro, TX; College Station, TX; Atoka, TN; Munford, TN; Brighton, TN; Ripley, TN; Cruger, MS; Clinton, AR; Shirley, AR; Trinity, TX; Groveton, TX; Yazoo City, MS; Sage, AR; Swifton, AR; Maud, TX; Douglassville, TX; Ringgold, LA; Fifty Six, AR; Atkins, AR; Russellville, AR; Waverly, TN; Hurricane Mills, TN; Joelton, TN; Cumberland Furnace, TN; Ashland City, TN; Charlotte, TN; Vanleer, TN; Chapmansboro, TN; Paris, MS; Water Valley, MS; Quitman, AR; Pelican, LA; Pleasant Hill, LA; Converse, LA; Batesville, MS; Scotland, AR; Cleveland, AR; Corrigan, TX; Palestine, TX; Stanton, TN; Linden, TX; Hughes Springs, TX; Bismarck, AR; Ripley, MS; Jerusalem, AR; Hot Springs National Park, AR; Bee Branch, AR; Center Ridge, AR; Moscow, TX; Whiteville, TN; Benton, MS; Lexington, MS; Edgemont, AR; Locust Grove, AR; Lovelady, TX; Red Bay, AL; Belmont, LA; Zwolle, LA; Marthaville, LA; Coushatta, LA; Williamsville, MO; Doniphan, MO; Wappapello, MO; Coldwater, MS; Tyler, TX; Merryville, LA; Marks, MS; Clarksville, TN; Pleasant View, TN; Whites Creek, TN; Blue Mountain, MS; New Albany, MS; Byhalia, MS; Newport, AR; Sidney, AR; Horseshoe Bend, AR; Mount Pleasant, AR; Queen City, TX; Lake Cormorant, MS; Arlington, TN; Marble Hill, MO; Hope, AR; Fulton, AR; Medon, TN; Mercer, TN; Adamsville, TN; Selmer, TN; Stantonville, TN; Benton, AR; Lonsdale, AR; Harviell, MO; Sardis, MS; Sedalia, KY; Waterloo, AL; Lutts, TN; San Augustine, TX; Grenada, MS; Como, MS; Bolivar, TN; Donaldson, AR; Malvern, AR; Waskom, TX; Marshall, TX; Bastrop, TX; Abbeville, MS; Cornersville, TN; Petersburg, TN
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Hail map preview on 11-10-2012
Nov 10, 2012
KS - NE - TX - OK - IL - MN - WILyons, KS; Chapman, NE; Cairo, NE; Osceola, NE; Shelby, NE; Protection, KS; Mullinville, KS; Haviland, KS; Minneola, KS; Matador, TX; Kenesaw, NE; Heartwell, NE; Juniata, NE; Holstein, NE; Crawford, OK; Durham, OK; Reydon, OK; Saronville, NE; Clay Center, NE; Esbon, KS; Bolingbrook, IL; Plainfield, IL; Woodridge, IL; Naperville, IL; Oswego, IL; Quanah, TX; Buffalo, OK; Fort Supply, OK; Oakland, NE; Lyons, NE; Little River, KS; Great Bend, KS; Trumbull, NE; Harvard, NE; Raymond, KS; Vici, OK; Mutual, OK; Beemer, NE; Windom, KS; Lindsborg, KS; Marquette, KS; Alden, KS; Geneseo, KS; St John, KS; Hudson, KS; Falun, KS; Lewis, KS; Chase, KS; Macksville, KS; Mcpherson, KS; Belpre, KS; Larned, KS; Ellinwood, KS; Offerle, KS; Aurora, IL; North Aurora, IL; Batavia, IL; Warrenville, IL; Wellington, TX; Inman, KS; Crosbyton, TX; Saint Libory, NE; Saint Paul, NE; Palmer, NE; Grand Island, NE; Wood River, NE; Roseland, NE; Russell, KS; Silverton, TX; Rogers, NE; Schuyler, NE; Hampton, NE; Hordville, NE; Spearville, KS; Floodwood, MN; Taloga, OK; Sterling, KS; Aurora, NE; Giltner, NE; Montgomery, IL; Hammon, OK; Laverne, OK; Briscoe, TX; Hinckley, IL; Big Rock, IL; Elburn, IL; Hoisington, KS; Olmitz, KS; Kinsley, KS; Hanston, KS; Spur, TX; Dickens, TX; Wilson, KS; Holyrood, KS; Lorraine, KS; Ellsworth, KS; Sweetwater, OK; Woodward, OK; Leedey, OK; Seiling, OK; Randolph, KS; Beverly, KS; Minneapolis, KS; Bennington, KS; Tescott, KS; Mooreland, OK; Garfield, KS; Medicine Lodge, KS; Shamrock, TX; Albert, KS; Kanopolis, KS; Claflin, KS; Bushton, KS; Brookville, KS; Otis, KS; Salina, KS; Wellington, KS; Inavale, NE; Red Cloud, NE; Bladen, NE; Quitaque, TX; Phillips, NE; Wolbach, NE; Bucklin, KS; Greensburg, KS; Fairfield, NE; Glenvil, NE; Stafford, KS; Smith Center, KS; Lebanon, KS; Sutton, NE; Columbus, NE; Platte Center, NE; Sandwich, IL; Plano, IL; Ford, KS; Doniphan, NE; Paducah, TX; May, OK; Assaria, KS; Canadian, TX; Coldwater, KS; Freedom, OK; Hedley, TX; Mooseheart, IL; Roaring Springs, TX; Sawyer, KS; Duke, OK; North Bend, NE; Dodge, NE; Linwood, NE; Bellwood, NE; David City, NE; Blue Hill, NE; Lawrence, NE; Clarkson, NE; Sharon, OK; Hastings, NE; Clarendon, TX; Wheeler, TX; Wakefield, KS; Miltonvale, KS; Longford, KS; Lincoln, KS; Abilene, KS; Clay Center, KS; Pawnee Rock, KS; Solomon, KS; Minden, NE; Ashland, KS; Courtland, KS; Jamestown, KS; Norway, KS; Scandia, KS; Quail, TX; Sun City, KS; Lake City, KS; Coats, KS; Arnett, OK; Fargo, OK; Gage, OK; Shattuck, OK; Beloit, KS; Silver Creek, NE; Genoa, NE; Monroe, NE; Sylvia, KS; Lelia Lake, TX; Iuka, KS; Byers, KS; Leigh, NE; Enterprise, KS; Hope, KS; Cumberland, WI; Mclean, TX; Wilmore, KS; Birchwood, WI; Lakeview, TX; Erick, OK; Abbyville, KS; Plevna, KS; Downers Grove, IL; Deweese, NE; Butler, OK; Custer City, OK; Texola, OK; Gaylord, KS; Clarks, NE; Creston, NE; Bloomington, NE; Upland, NE; Franklin, NE; Alda, NE; Ayr, NE; Burr Oak, KS; West Point, NE; Barronett, WI; Yorkville, IL; Filley, NE; Archer, NE; Central City, NE; Howells, NE; Cuba, KS; Pratt, KS; Olsburg, KS; Frankfort, KS; Scribner, NE; Humphrey, NE; Gresham, NE; Campbell, NE; Tampa, KS; Concordia, KS; Agenda, KS; Belleville, KS; Fairbury, NE; Endicott, NE; Diller, NE; Marquette, NE; Barnard, KS; York, NE; Memphis, TX; Polk, NE; Rice Lake, WI; Sarona, WI; Sylvan Grove, KS; Inland, NE; Athol, KS; Wright, KS; Bison, KS; Darien, IL; Gypsum, KS; Haddam, KS; Mahaska, KS; Bradshaw, NE; Albion, NE; Hardtner, KS; West Chicago, IL; Winfield, IL; Sugar Grove, IL; Wheaton, IL; Afton, TX; Lockport, IL; Lemont, IL; Spalding, NE; Leonardville, KS; Rising City, NE; Simpson, KS; Glasco, KS; Cheyenne, OK; Fullerton, NE; Morrowville, KS; Newport, NE; Riverton, NE
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Hail map preview on 11-03-2012
Nov 03, 2012
TN - TX - MS - AR - LA - ALMemphis, TN; Eldorado, TX; Kingsville, TX; Riviera, TX; Sardis, MS; Stanton, TN; Greenville, TX; Caddo Mills, TX; Huntsville, TX; New Waverly, TX; Royse City, TX; Forney, TX; Rockwall, TX; Stuttgart, AR; Clarksville, TN; Groveton, TX; De Kalb, TX; New Boston, TX; North Zulch, TX; Portland, TX; Taft, TX; Corpus Christi, TX; Whiteville, TN; Somerville, TN; Sledge, MS; Norman, AR; Mena, AR; McEwen, TN; Waverly, TN; Scroggins, TX; Winnsboro, TX; Marianna, AR; Coldspring, TX; Moscow, TN; Rossville, TN; Moro, AR; Brinkley, AR; Wheatley, AR; Albany, TX; Paint Rock, TX; Whites Creek, TN; Goodlettsville, TN; Old Hickory, TN; Hendersonville, TN; Joelton, TN; Madison, TN; Port Aransas, TX; Pioneer, LA; Mer Rouge, LA; Oak Grove, LA; Aransas Pass, TX; Ferris, TX; Wilmer, TX; Palmer, TX; Waxahachie, TX; Ennis, TX; Seagoville, TX; Pleasant View, TN; Springfield, TN; Cedar Hill, TN; Chapmansboro, TN; Erin, TN; Bolivar, TN; Goliad, TX; Adams, TN; Tennessee Colony, TX; Huntsville, AL; Mason, TN; Woodsboro, TX; Morris Chapel, TN; Saltillo, TN; Toone, TN; Denmark, TN; Bells, TN; Brownsville, TN; Miles, TX; Eola, TX; San Angelo, TX; Southaven, MS; Olive Branch, MS; Henderson, TN; Pinson, TN; Greenbrier, TN; Gallatin, TN; Talco, TX; Mount Pleasant, TX; Cookville, TX; Mereta, TX; Prescott, AR; Killen, AL; Bauxite, AR; Mabelvale, AR; Refugio, TX; Enville, TN; Finger, TN; West Memphis, AR; Marion, AR; Willis, TX; De Valls Bluff, AR; Palestine, AR; Ozona, TX; Wills Point, TX; Forrest City, AR; Big Sandy, TX; Tynan, TX; Skidmore, TX; Beeville, TX; Mathis, TX; Big Sandy, TN; Leesburg, TX; Shepherd, TX; Livingston, TX; Tchula, MS; Sardis, TN; Milledgeville, TN; Corrigan, TX; Diboll, TX; Only, TN; Centerville, TN; Nunnelly, TN; Gilmer, TX; Ore City, TX; El Campo, TX; Benton, AR; Emory, TX; Elkmont, AL; Lake Cormorant, MS; Walls, MS; Oakland, TN; Lufkin, TX; Collierville, TN; Eads, TN; Cordova, TN; Arlington, TN; Ashland City, TN; Ingleside, TX; De Witt, AR; Sonora, TX; Terrell, TX; Conroe, TX; Florence, AL; Marathon, TX; Bryan, TX; Goodwin, AR; Biscoe, AR; Cherokee, AL; Tishomingo, MS; Hughes, AR; Brandon, MS; Sumner, TX; Red Oak, TX; Montalba, TX; Palestine, TX; White Hall, AR; Grapevine, AR; Walnut Springs, TX; Glen Rose, TX; Sunnyvale, TX; Crandall, TX; Quinlan, TX; Lancaster, TX; Caldwell, TX; Milano, TX; Gause, TX; Hearne, TX; Eva, TN; Mart, TX; Carthage, AR; Sheridan, AR; Oxford, MS; Lawrenceburg, TN; Proctor, AR; Germantown, TN; Crawfordsville, AR; Huntington, TX; Morgan, TX; Fairfield, TX; Charlotte, TN; Vanleer, TN; Dickson, TN; Hurricane Mills, TN; Clarendon, AR; Saulsbury, TN; Lyles, TN; Duck River, TN; Lindale, TX; Dryden, TX; Lebanon, TN; Mount Juliet, TN; Bayside, TX; Rowena, TX; Rison, AR; Bethel Springs, TN; White Bluff, TN; England, AR; Scott, AR; Somerville, TX; Victoria, TX; Nacogdoches, TX; Alba, TX; Hickory Valley, TN; Quitman, TX; Yantis, TX; Tuscumbia, AL; Hawkins, TX; Carlisle, AR; Annona, TX; Avery, TX; Reagan, TN; Emmet, AR; Pittsburg, TX; Hazen, AR; Cleveland, TX; Mesquite, TX; Campbell, TX; Hernando, MS; Nesbit, MS; Holladay, TN; Altheimer, AR; Sherrill, AR; Del Rio, TX; Alpine, TX; Groesbeck, TX; Cottontown, TN; White House, TN; Gregory, TX; Jackson, TN; Medon, TN; Mercer, TN
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Texas Weather: Hail, Heat, and Hurricanes

Texas, a southern state bordering Mexico, is known for its varied landscapes and unpredictable weather patterns. From hailstorms to hurricanes, residents must remain vigilant and prepared for whatever weather comes their way. Hailstorms in Texas can cause extensive damage to homes and vehicles, making it crucial for people to be aware of the weather conditions.

Hail Maps in Texas

One of the best tools for tracking and predicting hailstorms is the use of hail maps. These maps provide real-time updates on weather conditions, allowing residents to stay informed and take appropriate action. Hail maps can show the location and size of hailstorms, as well as the path they are likely to take. By monitoring these maps, residents can make informed decisions about whether to stay indoors or move their vehicles to a covered area.

Hail Reports in Texas

In addition to hail maps, hail reports can provide valuable information on the location, size, and intensity of hailstorms in Texas. These reports are compiled by local authorities and weather experts and can be accessed online or through a mobile app. Hail reports can also be used by insurance companies and other organizations to assess damage and provide assistance to affected communities.