Hail Swath Map Preview
The Wichita Falls, TX hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 3.25". There are 15 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 5 nearby tornado reports listed for the April 28, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Wichita Falls, TX Hail Map
The April 28, 2026 hail swath map for Wichita Falls, TX covers approximately 3,268 square miles and includes an estimated 76,986 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 915 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 28,463 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 399 sq mi | 10,968 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 915 sq mi | 28,463 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 824 sq mi | 22,273 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 536 sq mi | 7,637 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 271 sq mi | 5,186 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 173 sq mi | 1,864 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 53 sq mi | 237 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 41 sq mi | 183 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 29 sq mi | 87 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 15 sq mi | 49 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 9 sq mi | 31 |
| 3.25-3.50" | 2 sq mi | 8 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Wichita Falls, TX Hail Swath Map
Inside the April 28, 2026 hail swath map area for Wichita Falls, TX, HailGeeks estimates 35,433 single-family homes, 758 townhomes, and 7,454 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 12,774 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 5,169 | 127 | 1,168 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 12,774 | 402 | 3,622 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 10,893 | 174 | 1,856 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 2,992 | 35 | 522 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 2,436 | 12 | 238 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 874 | 6 | 39 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 108 | 1 | 4 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 89 | 1 | 2 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 50 | 0 | 3 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| 3.25-3.50" | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the April 28, 2026 Wichita Falls, TX hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Wichita Falls, TX Hail Map
Hail from the April 28, 2026 storm was mapped across 21 counties in the Wichita Falls, TX region. Clay County, TX had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 3.25" with roughly 2,567 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 Wichita Falls, TX Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 26 cities near Wichita Falls, TX. Scotland, TX had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 112 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the April 28, 2026 Wichita Falls, 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 Wichita Falls, TX Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the April 28, 2026 Wichita Falls, TX hail map spans 42 ZIP codes. ZIP 76365 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 3.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,760.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the April 28, 2026 hail map for Wichita Falls, TX currently list 15 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 5 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 28, 2026 1:28 PM CT |
1.00 in | 6 NW Scotland | TX | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
April 28, 2026 1:33 PM CT |
1.75 in | 6 NW Scotland | TX | Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.). |
April 28, 2026 2:03 PM CT |
1.50 in | 2 SSW Lake Arrowhead | TX | Also reported large tree limb downed. |
April 28, 2026 2:18 PM CT |
2.50 in | 3 W Bluegrove | TX | Along highway 172 east of Scotland in Clay county. |
April 28, 2026 2:19 PM CT |
1.75 in | 4 SW Bluegrove | TX | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 28, 2026 2:20 PM CT |
1.75 in | 5 S Henrietta | TX | Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.). |
April 28, 2026 2:32 PM CT |
1.75 in | 5 S Henrietta | TX | Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.). |
April 28, 2026 3:10 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 SW Bowie | TX | Trained spotter reported quarter size hail 3 miles southwest of Bowie. Time estimated by radar. |
April 28, 2026 3:43 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 W Jacksboro | TX | Report of 1 inch hail from mPing. |
April 28, 2026 3:57 PM CT |
1.75 in | 7 ESE Jacksboro | TX | Storm chaser reported golf ball sized hail east of Jacksboro. Pictures shared on X. |
April 28, 2026 4:07 PM CT |
1.50 in | Chico | TX | Amateur radio reported golf ball sized hail in Chico off of Sherman St and Davis St. |
April 28, 2026 4:19 PM CT |
1.00 in | Bridgeport | TX | Report from mPING of 1 inch hail in Bridgeport. |
April 28, 2026 4:20 PM CT |
1.25 in | 1 SE Bridgeport | TX | Report of 1.25 inch hail southeast of Bridgeport from mPing. |
April 28, 2026 4:24 PM CT |
1.75 in | 2 NW Paradise | TX | Report of golf ball sized hail near Paradise. From mPING. |
April 28, 2026 4:32 PM CT |
1.25 in | 1 W Decatur | TX | Report from mPING of 1.25 inch hail near Decatur. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 28, 2026 3:15 PM CT | 5 SE Bowie | TX | Social media reports and photos indicate several trees were blown down around Fruitland and Sunset. | |
April 28, 2026 4:15 PM CT | Lake Bridgeport | TX | Several trees were blown down in Lake Bridgeport. Part of roof was reportedly blown off a house and a bay door was blown in at the fire department. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 28, 2026 7:43 PM CT | UNK | 13 NNW Jacksboro | TX | NWS survey team confirms an EF 0 tornado that impacted portions of North Jack County near Pudding Valley. |
April 28, 2026 7:52 PM CT | UNK | 10 N Jacksboro | TX | A NWS survey team confirms an EF 1 tornado that impacted portions of North Jack County near Maryetta. |
April 28, 2026 9:03 PM CT | UNK | 1 SW Runaway Bay | TX | *** 1 FATAL *** A NWS survey team confirms an EF 2 tornado that impacted the town of Runaway Bay in Wise County Texas. One fatality was attributed to this tornado. |
April 28, 2026 2:49 PM CT | UNK | Vashti | TX | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 28, 2026 2:56 PM CT | UNK | 7 WSW Bowie | TX | There was video evidence of a tornado that developed near TX-59 near the Montague/Clay county line the afternoon of Tuesday... April 28th. Tree damage can be seen in the video. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the April 28, 2026 Wichita Falls, 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 Wichita Falls, TX Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Wichita Falls, TX region as the April 28, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 17, 2026 through Apr 27, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 3.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.25", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 27, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Wichita Falls, TX
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