Hail Swath Map Preview
The Brownsville, TX hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 4.00+. There are 20 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 8, 2025 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Brownsville, TX Hail Map
The May 8, 2025 hail swath map for Brownsville, TX covers approximately 2,628 square miles and includes an estimated 368,412 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 733 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 74,454 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 677 sq mi | 68,105 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 733 sq mi | 74,454 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 336 sq mi | 35,837 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 185 sq mi | 30,431 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 161 sq mi | 36,915 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 114 sq mi | 42,248 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 114 sq mi | 34,269 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 78 sq mi | 18,724 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 61 sq mi | 5,254 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 42 sq mi | 4,951 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 43 sq mi | 17,224 |
| 3.00-3.25" | 25 sq mi | 0 |
| 3.25-3.50" | 7 sq mi | 0 |
| 3.50-3.75" | 7 sq mi | 0 |
| 3.75-4.00" | 7 sq mi | 0 |
| 4.00"+ | 39 sq mi | 0 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Brownsville, TX Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 8, 2025 hail swath map area for Brownsville, TX, HailGeeks estimates 131,640 single-family homes, 4,259 townhomes, and 51,148 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 25,505 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 24,687 | 775 | 7,969 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 25,505 | 1,107 | 12,786 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 11,345 | 266 | 5,298 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 10,831 | 255 | 3,997 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 13,631 | 325 | 3,329 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 15,510 | 399 | 6,122 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 12,839 | 535 | 5,723 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 7,058 | 78 | 1,812 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 1,614 | 26 | 765 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 1,959 | 145 | 1,037 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 6,661 | 348 | 2,310 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 8, 2025 Brownsville, TX hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Brownsville, TX Hail Map
Hail from the May 8, 2025 storm was mapped across 4 counties in the Brownsville, TX region. Hidalgo County, TX had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.75" with roughly 100,563 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 Brownsville, TX Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 39 cities near Brownsville, TX. McAllen, TX had the strongest mapped signal at 2.50", with an estimated 20,082 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 8, 2025 Brownsville, 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 Brownsville, TX Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 8, 2025 Brownsville, TX hail map spans 31 ZIP codes. ZIP 78504 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 15,429.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 8, 2025 hail map for Brownsville, TX currently list 20 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 8, 2025 2:52 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 NE Weslaco | TX | Broadcast media shared video from resident with estimated quarter-sized hail at the intersection of Mile 9 and 1015. |
May 8, 2025 3:05 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 SSW Edcouch | TX | Broadcast media shared resident report of estimated 1 inch hail in Weslaco. Time estimated based on radar data. |
May 8, 2025 7:05 PM CT |
1.75 in | 3 SW Edinburg | TX | Member of the public sent photos through Facebook message showing approximately golf ball-sized hail. |
May 8, 2025 7:05 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 N Mcallen | TX | Report received from HAM operator of 1 inch estimated hail falling for 10 minutes duration. |
May 8, 2025 7:07 PM CT |
1.50 in | 3 N Mcallen | TX | Local EM reported estimated ping pong ball sized hail at residence and provided a photo. |
May 8, 2025 7:08 PM CT |
1.75 in | 4 N Mcallen | TX | Member of the public posted Facebook photo comment showing approximately golf ball sized hailstone. |
May 8, 2025 7:10 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 NNE Mcallen | TX | Member of the public posted a photo comment via Facebook showing approximately 1 inch hail. |
May 8, 2025 7:10 PM CT |
2.00 in | 3 NNE Mcallen | TX | Member of the public sent a photo through a Facebook message showing hailstones approximately 2 inches. |
May 8, 2025 7:10 PM CT |
2.00 in | 3 NE Mcallen | TX | Photo received from DHR Health of a 2 inch sized measured hailstone that fell near Dove and McColl. |
May 8, 2025 7:12 PM CT |
1.75 in | 3 SW Edinburg | TX | Member of the public left a Facebook comment with video showing approximately golf ball sized hail at this intersection. Reported minor vehicle damage... as well as damage to vegetation. |
May 8, 2025 7:15 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 ENE Mcallen | TX | Member of the public posted Facebook photo comment with location and timestamp... approximately 1 inch. |
May 8, 2025 7:17 PM CT |
1.25 in | 3 N San Juan | TX | Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). |
May 8, 2025 7:18 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 S Edinburg | TX | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 8, 2025 7:18 PM CT |
3.00 in | 3 N Mcallen | TX | Member of the public pasted a Facebook comment of a photo of hailstone approximately 3 inches long and 1.5 inches wide. |
May 8, 2025 7:18 PM CT |
1.75 in | 4 WSW Edinburg | TX | Member of the public posted a Facebook photo comment showing an approximately golf ball sized hailstone taken at this location. |
May 8, 2025 7:18 PM CT |
1.75 in | 2 SSE Edinburg | TX | Trained Skywarn spotter reported Golf ball sized hail around the intersection of Wisconsin and Veterans. |
May 8, 2025 7:24 PM CT |
1.75 in | 3 NE Mcallen | TX | Member of the public posted Facebook photo (location verified by radar) of a hailstone estimated about 1.75 inches. |
May 8, 2025 7:31 PM CT |
1.75 in | 1 NE Donna | TX | Trained spotted reported receiving estimated golf ball sized hail on vehicle driving on the expressway just NE of Donna. |
May 8, 2025 7:50 PM CT |
1.50 in | 1 ESE Progreso | TX | Member of the public posted Facebook photo verified location based on radar of a hailstone approximately 1.5 inches. |
May 8, 2025 9:39 PM CT |
2.00 in | 2 NE Mcallen | TX | Member of the public provided Facebook photo comment showing approximately 2 inch hail. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 8, 2025 7:00 PM CT | 6 WNW Edinburg | TX | Member of the public posted Facebook video of downed fence and trees. |
| 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 8, 2025 Brownsville, 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 Brownsville, TX Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Brownsville, TX region as the May 8, 2025 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 10, 2025 through May 3, 2025, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.75", and the most recent map shown is from May 3, 2025.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Brownsville, TX
Not sure whether the May 8, 2025 Brownsville, 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 Brownsville, 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 8, 2025 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Brownsville, TX region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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