Hail Swath Map Preview
The Austin, TX hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.75". There are 25 public hail reports, 7 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 9, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Austin, TX Hail Map
The May 9, 2024 hail swath map for Austin, TX covers approximately 2,753 square miles and includes an estimated 220,179 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 660 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 40,827 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 397 sq mi | 40,827 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 660 sq mi | 40,289 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 488 sq mi | 30,714 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 437 sq mi | 34,233 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 339 sq mi | 18,156 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 204 sq mi | 13,784 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 100 sq mi | 9,379 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 28 sq mi | 6,814 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 40 sq mi | 19,877 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 35 sq mi | 3,571 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 25 sq mi | 2,535 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Austin, TX Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 9, 2024 hail swath map area for Austin, TX, HailGeeks estimates 90,238 single-family homes, 3,698 townhomes, and 25,163 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 18,395 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 18,395 | 523 | 2,606 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 17,291 | 652 | 2,910 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 12,937 | 404 | 3,349 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 14,196 | 401 | 3,983 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 7,665 | 322 | 1,543 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 4,592 | 239 | 2,856 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 3,726 | 139 | 1,768 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 3,094 | 144 | 727 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 5,315 | 740 | 4,736 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 1,657 | 54 | 448 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 1,370 | 80 | 237 |
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Counties Inside the Austin, TX Hail Map
Hail from the May 9, 2024 storm was mapped across 21 counties in the Austin, TX region. Hays County, TX had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.75" with roughly 37,969 single-family homes inside the swath.
County pages group every mapped hail event in the area. For a closer look, drop to the city or ZIP level below, or run a free Hail Report by Address.
Cities Inside the Austin, TX Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 35 cities near Austin, TX. San Marcos, TX had the strongest mapped signal at 2.50", with an estimated 9,460 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 9, 2024 Austin, TX hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Austin, TX Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 9, 2024 Austin, TX hail map spans 62 ZIP codes. ZIP 78666 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 12,794.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 9, 2024 hail map for Austin, TX currently list 25 public hail reports, 7 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 9, 2024 7:21 PM CT |
1.25 in | 2 N Johnson City | TX | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 9, 2024 7:21 PM CT |
6.25 in | Johnson City | TX | Corrects previous hail report from Johnson City. Social media photo shows measured 6.25 inch hail in Johnson City... TX. Time is radar estimated. |
May 9, 2024 7:23 PM CT |
1.50 in | 2 N Johnson City | TX | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 9, 2024 7:23 PM CT |
1.75 in | 3 SSE Johnson City | TX | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 9, 2024 7:28 PM CT |
1.75 in | Johnson City | TX | Golf ball sized hail in Johnson City. |
May 9, 2024 7:40 PM CT |
4.20 in | 5 W Henly | TX | Meteorologist storm chaser observed softball sized hail. |
May 9, 2024 7:44 PM CT |
2.75 in | 2 SSW Henly | TX | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 9, 2024 7:50 PM CT |
5.00 in | Johnson City | TX | Meteorologist storm chaser measured 5 inch hail stone in Johnson city approximately 750 PM. |
May 9, 2024 8:04 PM CT |
3.00 in | 4 NNW Woodcreek | TX | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 9, 2024 8:07 PM CT |
2.50 in | 1 WNW Woodcreek | TX | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 9, 2024 8:10 PM CT |
1.00 in | 7 WSW Salado | TX | Quarter hail in far southern Bell County. |
May 9, 2024 8:14 PM CT |
2.50 in | 3 ENE Wimberley | TX | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 9, 2024 8:15 PM CT |
2.00 in | 2 WNW Woodcreek | TX | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 9, 2024 8:15 PM CT |
2.00 in | 2 NE Wimberley | TX | mPING report. |
May 9, 2024 8:25 PM CT |
1.00 in | Andice | TX | Delayed report and radar estimated time. |
May 9, 2024 8:27 PM CT |
3.00 in | 4 WNW San Marcos | TX | San Marcos Academy. |
May 9, 2024 8:29 PM CT |
2.50 in | San Marcos | TX | 2.5 inch hail observed near the Outlets in San Marcos. |
May 9, 2024 8:30 PM CT |
1.25 in | 3 WSW San Marcos | TX | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 9, 2024 8:36 PM CT |
2.00 in | 1 W San Marcos | TX | Several home windows broken and solar panel destroyed by wind-blown hail at home of retired law enforcement officer. Max hail size 2 inches. Report relayed by meteorologist/NWS Cooperative Observer. |
May 9, 2024 8:38 PM CT |
2.00 in | San Marcos | TX | Report from mPING Hen Egg (2.00 in.) Time estimated from radar. |
May 9, 2024 8:42 PM CT |
1.00 in | Georgetown | TX | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 9, 2024 8:43 PM CT |
1.25 in | 2 NW Serenada | TX | ARES Net reported hail up to half dollar size in the Sun City area. |
May 9, 2024 8:46 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 E Serenada | TX | Report from mPING. |
May 9, 2024 9:11 PM CT |
1.75 in | Taylor | TX | Golf ball sized hail reported by Taylor TX emergency manager. |
May 9, 2024 9:44 PM CT |
1.00 in | Lexington | TX | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 9, 2024 8:19 PM CT | Fischer | TX | Emergency manager reported tree blown over... blocking road one quarter mile from FM2325. | |
May 9, 2024 8:25 PM CT | 3 W San Marcos | TX | Downed trees. | |
May 9, 2024 8:27 PM CT | 4 WNW San Marcos | TX | Multiple trees down and damaged. | |
May 9, 2024 8:28 PM CT | 2 S San Marcos | TX | Roof damage at hospital. | |
May 9, 2024 8:35 PM CT | 2 NW San Marcos | TX | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 NW San Marcos. Tree damage... including a Chinese Elm laying on the roof of a building. | |
May 9, 2024 9:09 PM CT | 5 NW San Marcos | TX | Hays County emergency manager reports multiple instances of downed powerlines and trees blown down onto roadways from Wimberley to San Marcos. | |
May 9, 2024 8:24 PM CT | 65 mph | San Marcos | TX | 65 mph wind gust recorded by a private weather station in San Marcos. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 9, 2024 Austin, TX storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Austin, TX Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Austin, TX region as the May 9, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 20, 2024 through May 4, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 1.00" to 2.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.00", and the most recent map shown is from May 4, 2024.
If none of these related Austin, TX hail maps look close enough to your property, check a free Hail Report by Address. It reviews hail history for a specific location — not just the broader Austin, TX region — so you can check whether hail activity may have reached your property.
Local Hail Review Options Near Austin, TX
Not sure whether the May 9, 2024 Austin, TX hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Austin, TX region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 9, 2024 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Austin, TX region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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