Hail Swath Map Preview
The Austin, TX hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.00". There are 3 public hail reports, 8 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 19, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Austin, TX Hail Map
The May 19, 2026 hail swath map for Austin, TX covers approximately 3,168 square miles and includes an estimated 600,383 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,252 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 260,050 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 931 sq mi | 231,775 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,252 sq mi | 260,050 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 632 sq mi | 81,703 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 264 sq mi | 24,581 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 64 sq mi | 1,754 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 18 sq mi | 461 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 4 sq mi | 38 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 2 sq mi | 21 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Austin, TX Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 19, 2026 hail swath map area for Austin, TX, HailGeeks estimates 233,780 single-family homes, 10,498 townhomes, and 92,589 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 102,769 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 87,650 | 4,606 | 34,186 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 102,769 | 4,394 | 44,833 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 32,564 | 1,095 | 10,521 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 9,752 | 398 | 3,043 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 799 | 4 | 5 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 214 | 1 | 1 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 19, 2026 Austin, TX hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Austin, TX Hail Map
Hail from the May 19, 2026 storm was mapped across 20 counties in the Austin, TX region. Williamson County, TX had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.00" with roughly 103,391 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Austin, TX Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 53 cities near Austin, TX. Briggs, TX had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 9 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 19, 2026 Austin, 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 Austin, TX Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 19, 2026 Austin, TX hail map spans 85 ZIP codes. ZIP 78626 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 6,486.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 19, 2026 hail map for Austin, TX currently list 3 public hail reports, 8 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 19, 2026 6:36 PM CT |
1.00 in | Granger | TX | Media relayed TV viewers observing quarter sized hail in Granger. |
May 19, 2026 6:53 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 WSW Bartlett | TX | Picture of quarter sized hail sent by EM from between Granger and Jarrell. |
May 19, 2026 8:19 PM CT |
1.00 in | Andice | TX | Quarter sized hail reported by trained spotter at Andice. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 19, 2026 8:51 PM CT | 2 NE Georgetown | TX | Amateur Radio Network report of a 12 inch diameter tree snapped at Stadium Drive and North Austin Avenue in Georgetown. | |
May 19, 2026 9:00 PM CT | Georgetown | TX | Several calls for downed trees in the Georgetown area. | |
May 19, 2026 9:04 PM CT | 2 E Serenada | TX | Metal roof panels mostly torn from service station canopy. Time estimated via radar. | |
May 19, 2026 9:15 PM CT | 4 SSW Granger | TX | Photo received of medium to large downed branches near CR337 and CR124. Time estimated via radar. | |
May 19, 2026 9:20 PM CT | 1 SW Austin | TX | *** 1 INJ *** Thunderstorm winds caused a tree to fall on a man... critically injuring him. | |
May 19, 2026 9:05 PM CT | 60 mph | 4 W Sunset Valley | TX | Power flashes in Oak Hill area of Austin. 50 to 60 mph winds estimated by news media. |
May 19, 2026 9:12 PM CT | 70 mph | 2 ESE Serenada | TX | Amateur Radio report at SH 130 & I-35 under the SH 130 overpass near Georgetown... had street lights and several signs blown over. Raining completely horizontal... about 70MPH. |
May 19, 2026 9:25 PM CT | 74 mph | 4 N Round Rock | TX | 74mph straight line winds measured on personal weather station and large tree branches down. |
| 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 19, 2026 Austin, 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 Austin, TX Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Austin, TX region as the May 19, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 12, 2026 through May 10, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 3.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.00", and the most recent map shown is from May 10, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Austin, TX
Not sure whether the May 19, 2026 Austin, 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 Austin, TX region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the May 19, 2026 Austin, TX event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 19, 2026 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Austin, TX region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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