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Hail Map with Reports for Amarillo, TX

View the free hail map with reports for Amarillo, TX from May 16, 2021. This event is marked as Complete, with a Critical storm impact level and a High Event Inspection Score.

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Event Inspection Score
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Storm Impact
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Event Status
May 16, 2021
Event Date
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The Amarillo, TX hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 27, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.00". There are 42 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 16, 2021 event.

Region: Amarillo, TX
May 16, 2021 Hail swath map preview for Amarillo, TX on May 16, 2021
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Max Hail
2.00"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
42
Largest report: 2.00"
Public Wind Reports
2
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Map Footprint

Impact Area and Population for the Amarillo, TX Hail Map

The May 16, 2021 hail swath map for Amarillo, TX covers approximately 2,718 square miles and includes an estimated 80,467 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,071 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 1.00-1.25" hail band with 21,963 people.

Mapped Impact Area
2,718 sq mi
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Population Inside Footprint
80,467
Highest population band: 1.00-1.25"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"676 sq mi5,570
0.50-0.75"1,071 sq mi8,438
0.75-1.00"482 sq mi14,146
1.00-1.25"261 sq mi21,963
1.25-1.50"108 sq mi8,374
1.50-1.75"80 sq mi21,003
1.75-2.00"28 sq mi764
2.00-2.25"12 sq mi209

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Amarillo, TX Hail Swath Map

Inside the May 16, 2021 hail swath map area for Amarillo, TX, HailGeeks estimates 34,090 single-family homes, 1,335 townhomes, and 7,292 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 1.00-1.25" hail band, with 10,383 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
34,090
Largest band: 1.00-1.25"
Townhomes
1,335
Largest band: 1.00-1.25"
Multifamily Properties
7,292
Largest band: 1.50-1.75"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"1,99752933
0.50-0.75"3,300102329
0.75-1.00"5,590139556
1.00-1.25"10,3835311,508
1.25-1.50"3,326851,252
1.50-1.75"9,0744242,691
1.75-2.00"318223
2.00-2.25"10200

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Amarillo, TX Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 9 cities near Amarillo, TX. Amarillo, TX had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 22,055 single-family homes exposed.

Showing 12 of 9 cities

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Amarillo, TX Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the May 16, 2021 Amarillo, TX hail map spans 37 ZIP codes. ZIP 79015 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 6,044.

79015Canyon, TX
6K homes in the hail path
79092Vega, TX
263 homes in the hail path
79001Adrian, TX
10 homes in the hail path
79118Amarillo, TX
8K homes in the hail path
79108Amarillo, TX
128 homes in the hail path
79058TX
23 homes in the hail path
79110Amarillo, TX
7K homes in the hail path
79068Panhandle, TX
285 homes in the hail path
79045Hereford, TX
174 homes in the hail path
79019Claude, TX
133 homes in the hail path
79016Canyon, TX
127 homes in the hail path
79094TX
33 homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 37 ZIP codes

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the May 16, 2021 hail map for Amarillo, TX currently list 42 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeHail SizeCityStateDescription
May 16, 2021
4:38 PM CT
1.00 in 4 SSW Amarillo TX

No National Weather Service description provided.

May 16, 2021
5:00 PM CT
1.00 in 5 NW Timbercreek Canyon TX

PEA TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL... MOST BEING PEA TO DIME SIZE.

May 16, 2021
5:00 PM CT
1.25 in 6 NW Timbercreek Canyon TX

No National Weather Service description provided.

May 16, 2021
5:01 PM CT
1.00 in 5 NNW Timbercreek Canyo TX

No National Weather Service description provided.

May 16, 2021
5:06 PM CT
1.25 in 6 SSW Amarillo TX

No National Weather Service description provided.

May 16, 2021
5:12 PM CT
1.00 in 6 WNW Timbercreek Canyo TX

REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).

May 16, 2021
5:14 PM CT
1.50 in 5 SSW Amarillo TX

No National Weather Service description provided.

May 16, 2021
5:16 PM CT
1.75 in 4 SW Amarillo TX

No National Weather Service description provided.

May 16, 2021
5:22 PM CT
1.25 in 3 S Amarillo TX

No National Weather Service description provided.

May 16, 2021
5:22 PM CT
1.25 in 2 SW Amarillo TX

No National Weather Service description provided.

May 16, 2021
5:23 PM CT
1.00 in 2 S Amarillo TX

No National Weather Service description provided.

May 16, 2021
5:46 PM CT
1.50 in 10 NE Simms TX

REPORT RECEIVED VIA SPOTTER NETWORK.

May 16, 2021
5:57 PM CT
1.00 in 9 SW Vega TX

NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED.

May 16, 2021
6:00 PM CT
1.00 in 2 WNW Timbercreek Canyo TX

LOTS OF DIMES... NICKELS AND SOME QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED. IT IS ACCUMULATING ON THE GROUND.

May 16, 2021
6:00 PM CT
1.25 in Lake Tanglewood TX

No National Weather Service description provided.

May 16, 2021
6:11 PM CT
1.00 in 1 N Canyon TX

REPORT RECEIVED VIA TWITTER.

May 16, 2021
6:11 PM CT
1.25 in 6 WNW Timbercreek Canyo TX

REPORT FROM MPING: HALF DOLLAR (1.25 IN.).

May 16, 2021
6:12 PM CT
1.00 in 2 NE Canyon TX

REPORT RECEIVED VIA TWITTER.

May 16, 2021
6:14 PM CT
2.00 in 4 ENE Canyon TX

TWO INCH TO 2.25 INCH HAIL REPORTED ALONG TX HIGHWAY 217.

May 16, 2021
6:15 PM CT
1.50 in 3 E Canyon TX

QUARTER TO PING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED.

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This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 16, 2021 Amarillo, TX storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.

Related Hail Maps

Related Hail Maps in the Amarillo, TX Region

We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Amarillo, TX region as the May 16, 2021 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 23, 2021 through May 15, 2021, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.75", and the most recent map shown is from May 15, 2021.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Amarillo, TX

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the May 16, 2021 Amarillo, TX hail event.

How big was the hail in Amarillo, TX on May 16, 2021?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 2.00" in the Amarillo, TX area on May 16, 2021.
How accurate is this Amarillo, TX hail map?
This hail map is based on mapped hail estimates, with public storm report context shown where available. It helps show where stronger hail may have occurred during the May 16, 2021 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of High mean?
For this Amarillo, TX event, the Event Inspection Score is High. The score reflects how strong the hail-history signal is and whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense. A higher score means a stronger signal, not confirmed damage.
How many people were in the Amarillo, TX hail area?
An estimated 80,467 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 2,718 square miles. This is an estimate of residents inside the storm area, not a count of people who reported damage.
How many storm reports came from this event?
For the May 16, 2021 Amarillo, TX event, public storm report tables currently list 42 hail reports, 2 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Amarillo, TX hail map for my business or content?
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How often is this hail map updated?
This event map was generated shortly after the storm and was last reviewed on August 27, 2026. It may be updated as additional hail data or public storm reports become available.
My home is in the Amarillo, TX area — what should I do?
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