Hail Swath Map Preview
The Waco, TX hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 3.00". There are 13 public hail reports, 4 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 Waco, TX Hail Map
The May 9, 2024 hail swath map for Waco, TX covers approximately 3,656 square miles and includes an estimated 147,617 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 922 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 59,907 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 422 sq mi | 23,128 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 922 sq mi | 59,907 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 753 sq mi | 22,666 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 549 sq mi | 21,252 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 381 sq mi | 10,601 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 292 sq mi | 4,925 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 208 sq mi | 3,869 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 80 sq mi | 700 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 32 sq mi | 319 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 12 sq mi | 147 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 4 sq mi | 62 |
| 3.00-3.25" | 2 sq mi | 41 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Waco, TX Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 9, 2024 hail swath map area for Waco, TX, HailGeeks estimates 56,647 single-family homes, 1,319 townhomes, and 15,075 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 22,018 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 9,858 | 316 | 2,177 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 22,018 | 525 | 8,867 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 9,116 | 150 | 1,399 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 7,196 | 189 | 1,907 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 4,244 | 66 | 450 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 2,076 | 32 | 135 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 1,553 | 28 | 124 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 338 | 8 | 8 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 152 | 3 | 5 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 62 | 1 | 2 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 3.00-3.25" | 14 | 1 | 1 |
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Counties Inside the Waco, TX Hail Map
Hail from the May 9, 2024 storm was mapped across 23 counties in the Waco, TX region. Hill County, TX had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 3.00" with roughly 3,322 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 Waco, TX Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 47 cities near Waco, TX. Itasca, TX had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 703 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 9, 2024 Waco, 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 Waco, TX Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 9, 2024 Waco, TX hail map spans 82 ZIP codes. ZIP 76055 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 3.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,232.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 9, 2024 hail map for Waco, TX currently list 13 public hail reports, 4 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 9, 2024 4:49 PM CT |
3.00 in | 11 SW Cleburne | TX | 3 inch hail reported at Cleburne State Park. Corrects previous hail report from 11 SW Cleburne. 2 inch hail reported at Cleburne State Park. |
May 9, 2024 5:15 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 E Rio Vista | TX | Quarter size hail reported at CR1205 and CR1104. |
May 9, 2024 5:42 PM CT |
3.00 in | 3 WSW Itasca | TX | Media picture of 3-3.5 inch hail in the Itasca area. |
May 9, 2024 5:42 PM CT |
2.50 in | 7 NE Cranfills Gap | TX | Media picture of estimated tennis-ball sized hail in between Meridian and Cranfills Gap in Bosque County. |
May 9, 2024 5:43 PM CT |
4.50 in | 5 SW Itasca | TX | Report from mPING: Softball (4.50 in.). |
May 9, 2024 5:47 PM CT |
2.75 in | 3 SSE Itasca | TX | Updated hail size to Baseball size. Corrects previous hail report from 3 SSE Itasca. Tennis ball size hail between Itasca and Hillsboro. |
May 9, 2024 5:48 PM CT |
1.75 in | Cranfills Gap | TX | Golf ball size hail reported in Cranfills Gap. |
May 9, 2024 5:54 PM CT |
1.75 in | 3 W Carl'S Corner | TX | Golfball size hail north of Hillsboro. |
May 9, 2024 6:01 PM CT |
1.00 in | Itasca | TX | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 9, 2024 6:38 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 E Riesel | TX | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 9, 2024 7:08 PM CT |
1.75 in | 2 WSW Groesbeck | TX | Groesbeck FD reported pea to golf-ball sized hail on FM 2489 near Groesbeck... TX. |
May 9, 2024 8:10 PM CT |
1.00 in | 7 WSW Salado | TX | Quarter hail in far southern Bell County. |
May 9, 2024 8:25 PM CT |
1.25 in | Kosse | TX | Half dollar hail in Kosse. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 9, 2024 6:25 PM CT | 8 W Crawford | TX | Reports of downed trees and power poles between Osage and Oglesby. VFDs working to clear tree debris from roadways. Reports of a damaged roof and carport in the Osage area. Time estimated. | |
May 9, 2024 6:55 PM CT | 1 SSE Moody | TX | Photos received of numerous large trees snapped. Minor damage to metal outbuildings. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 9, 2024 7:00 PM CT | 4 WSW Groesbeck | TX | Groesbeck FD reported trees down along CR 633 north of Thornton... TX. | |
May 9, 2024 7:05 PM CT | 12 E Thornton | TX | Multiple downed trees and power outages. Time estimated from radar. |
| 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 Waco, 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 Waco, TX Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Waco, TX region as the May 9, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 26, 2024 through May 8, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 1.25" to 2.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.00", and the most recent map shown is from May 8, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Waco, TX
Not sure whether the May 9, 2024 Waco, 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 Waco, 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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