Hail Swath Map Preview
The McAllen, TX hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 3.25". There are 24 public hail reports, 2 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 McAllen, TX Hail Map
The May 8, 2025 hail swath map for McAllen, TX covers approximately 2,101 square miles and includes an estimated 392,269 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 571 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 81,895 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 447 sq mi | 67,112 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 571 sq mi | 81,895 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 308 sq mi | 40,040 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 193 sq mi | 32,827 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 163 sq mi | 41,157 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 129 sq mi | 45,419 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 101 sq mi | 36,861 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 80 sq mi | 19,749 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 45 sq mi | 5,348 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 32 sq mi | 4,702 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 18 sq mi | 17,061 |
| 3.00-3.25" | 11 sq mi | 51 |
| 3.25-3.50" | 3 sq mi | 47 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the McAllen, TX Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 8, 2025 hail swath map area for McAllen, TX, HailGeeks estimates 140,510 single-family homes, 4,348 townhomes, and 47,696 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 28,736 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 24,338 | 764 | 7,260 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 28,736 | 1,265 | 11,746 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 12,645 | 265 | 4,584 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 11,458 | 257 | 3,457 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 15,108 | 367 | 3,222 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 16,825 | 405 | 5,963 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 13,559 | 526 | 5,885 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 7,258 | 81 | 1,810 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 1,658 | 27 | 766 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 2,108 | 81 | 942 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 6,775 | 310 | 2,061 |
| 3.00-3.25" | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| 3.25-3.50" | 20 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the McAllen, TX Hail Map
Hail from the May 8, 2025 storm was mapped across 8 counties in the McAllen, TX region. Hidalgo County, TX had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 3.25" with roughly 109,385 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the McAllen, TX Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 45 cities near McAllen, TX. McAllen, TX had the strongest mapped signal at 2.50", with an estimated 21,042 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 8, 2025 McAllen, 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 McAllen, TX Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 8, 2025 McAllen, TX hail map spans 40 ZIP codes. ZIP 78541 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 3.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 7,787.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 8, 2025 hail map for McAllen, TX currently list 24 public hail reports, 2 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 4:56 PM CT |
2.75 in | 4 NNW Guerra | TX | Report of estimated baseball hail size received by trained storm spotter at the intersection of FM2687 and FM649. |
May 8, 2025 6:24 PM CT |
1.00 in | 11 WNW Mccook | TX | Ranch owner sent video of estimated quarter sized hail. |
May 8, 2025 6:39 PM CT |
1.75 in | 13 E El Sauz | TX | Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.). |
May 8, 2025 6:49 PM CT |
1.75 in | 10 NE Rio Grande City | TX | Pictures and video on X showed ping pong to golfball size hail north of Rio Grande City. |
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 5:40 PM CT | 4.5 Wsw Mccook | TX | 500 acres of corn destroyed. | |
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 McAllen, 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 McAllen, TX Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same McAllen, TX region as the May 8, 2025 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 10, 2025 through May 6, 2025, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 4.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 4.00", and the most recent map shown is from May 6, 2025.
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Local Hail Review Options Near McAllen, TX
Not sure whether the May 8, 2025 McAllen, 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 McAllen, 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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