Hail Swath Map Preview
The Waco, TX hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 4.00+. There are 22 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the April 28, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Waco, TX Hail Map
The April 28, 2026 hail swath map for Waco, TX covers approximately 2,860 square miles and includes an estimated 133,714 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 608 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 30,802 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 302 sq mi | 13,702 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 608 sq mi | 30,802 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 563 sq mi | 26,914 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 429 sq mi | 18,608 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 325 sq mi | 9,816 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 201 sq mi | 8,051 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 149 sq mi | 7,307 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 86 sq mi | 3,621 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 59 sq mi | 5,239 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 51 sq mi | 5,682 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 38 sq mi | 1,182 |
| 3.00-3.25" | 31 sq mi | 2,469 |
| 3.25-3.50" | 10 sq mi | 138 |
| 3.50-3.75" | 6 sq mi | 153 |
| 4.00"+ | 2 sq mi | 30 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Waco, TX Hail Swath Map
Inside the April 28, 2026 hail swath map area for Waco, TX, HailGeeks estimates 51,163 single-family homes, 1,065 townhomes, and 15,784 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 12,840 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 5,932 | 118 | 1,015 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 12,840 | 257 | 3,268 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 9,900 | 154 | 4,092 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 6,348 | 109 | 3,084 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 3,457 | 98 | 673 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 3,003 | 111 | 1,068 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 2,807 | 74 | 862 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 1,517 | 21 | 155 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 1,934 | 68 | 590 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 2,019 | 17 | 781 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 433 | 23 | 82 |
| 3.00-3.25" | 832 | 12 | 105 |
| 3.25-3.50" | 47 | 1 | 0 |
| 3.50-3.75" | 83 | 2 | 9 |
| 4.00"+ | 11 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Waco, TX Hail Map
Hail from the April 28, 2026 storm was mapped across 16 counties in the Waco, TX region. Limestone County, TX had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 4.00" with roughly 4,136 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Waco, TX Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 38 cities near Waco, TX. Itasca, TX had the strongest mapped signal at 3.00", with an estimated 703 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the April 28, 2026 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 April 28, 2026 Waco, TX hail map spans 57 ZIP codes. ZIP 76642 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 4.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,544.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the April 28, 2026 hail map for Waco, TX currently list 22 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 28, 2026 7:14 PM CT |
2.00 in | 4 N Covington | TX | Amateur radio operator reported 2 inch hail 5 miles west southwest of Grandview. |
April 28, 2026 7:27 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 E Grandview | TX | Report from mPING. |
April 28, 2026 7:51 PM CT |
2.50 in | Itasca | TX | Report from mPING. |
April 28, 2026 7:53 PM CT |
3.25 in | Itasca | TX | Photo of measured 3.25 inch hail. Time estimated. |
April 28, 2026 7:57 PM CT |
3.00 in | 3 S Itasca | TX | Report from mPING. |
April 28, 2026 8:47 PM CT |
1.25 in | 1 NW Abbott | TX | Spotter reports 1.25 inch hail near Abbott. |
April 28, 2026 8:56 PM CT |
1.00 in | Abbott | TX | 1 inch hail from public phone call in Abbott. |
April 28, 2026 9:00 PM CT |
2.75 in | 3 NE West | TX | Baseball size hail between West and Penelope via social media report. |
April 28, 2026 9:04 PM CT |
3.00 in | 3 ENE West | TX | 3 inch hail on Cottonwood near North Czech Hall Road. |
April 28, 2026 10:12 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 NW Groesbeck | TX | Quarter sized hail was reported in Groesbeck. |
April 28, 2026 10:15 PM CT |
1.25 in | 4 N Groesbeck | TX | Report from mPING Half Dollar sized hail 4 miles north of Groesbeck. |
April 28, 2026 10:20 PM CT |
1.50 in | Groesbeck | TX | Report from mPING Ping Pong Ball sized hail in Groesbeck. |
April 28, 2026 10:23 PM CT |
1.75 in | 1 NE Groesbeck | TX | Golf ball sized hail was reported in Groesbeck. |
April 28, 2026 10:29 PM CT |
1.50 in | 6 S Mexia | TX | Report from mPING Ping Pong Ball. |
April 28, 2026 10:30 PM CT |
1.75 in | 5 NNE Groesbeck | TX | Golf ball sized hail was measured 7 miles south of Mexia. |
April 28, 2026 10:34 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 NW Northcrest | TX | Report from mPING Quarter 1.00 in. |
April 28, 2026 10:35 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 N Northcrest | TX | Quarter sized hail was reported in Elm Mott. |
April 28, 2026 10:35 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 E Northcrest | TX | Report from mPING Quarter 1.00 in. |
April 28, 2026 10:40 PM CT |
1.50 in | 1 SE Bellmead | TX | Report from mPING Ping Pong Ball 1.50 in. |
April 28, 2026 10:43 PM CT |
2.50 in | 1 NE Lacy-Lakeview | TX | Report from mPING: Tennis Ball 2.50 in. |
April 28, 2026 10:50 PM CT |
2.25 in | 2 WNW Hallsburg | TX | 2.25 inch diameter hail reported near Tradinghouse Lake. |
April 28, 2026 10:55 PM CT |
2.75 in | Hallsburg | TX | Delayed report from Tuesday night April 28th. Numerous social media photos showed hail from golfball to baseball size fell in Hallsburg. Significant damage occurred to vehicles with destroyed windshields and large dents. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 28, 2026 10:30 PM CT | 72 mph | 4 NW Waco | TX | A 72 mph wind gust was measured at Waco Regional Airport. |
| 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 April 28, 2026 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 April 28, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Nov 29, 2025 through Apr 18, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 1.00" to 1.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.50", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 18, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Waco, TX
Not sure whether the April 28, 2026 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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