Hail Swath Map Preview
The Austin, TX hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 27, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 3.25". There are 2 public hail reports, 7 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 28, 2021 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Austin, TX Hail Map
The May 28, 2021 hail swath map for Austin, TX covers approximately 2,916 square miles and includes an estimated 818,935 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 868 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 295,251 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 664 sq mi | 241,591 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 868 sq mi | 295,251 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 586 sq mi | 176,006 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 365 sq mi | 76,622 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 175 sq mi | 17,000 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 94 sq mi | 7,915 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 56 sq mi | 2,552 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 35 sq mi | 1,294 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 22 sq mi | 306 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 21 sq mi | 127 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 15 sq mi | 112 |
| 3.00-3.25" | 7 sq mi | 58 |
| 3.25-3.50" | 9 sq mi | 101 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Austin, TX Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 28, 2021 hail swath map area for Austin, TX, HailGeeks estimates 287,327 single-family homes, 20,824 townhomes, and 184,466 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 101,431 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 84,485 | 5,818 | 55,891 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 101,431 | 8,170 | 76,102 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 59,952 | 5,327 | 41,720 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 28,996 | 1,154 | 9,963 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 6,610 | 238 | 535 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 3,410 | 105 | 222 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 1,032 | 3 | 10 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 666 | 9 | 20 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 213 | 0 | 1 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 143 | 0 | 1 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 147 | 0 | 1 |
| 3.00-3.25" | 81 | 0 | 0 |
| 3.25-3.50" | 161 | 0 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 28, 2021 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 28, 2021 storm was mapped across 25 counties in the Austin, TX region. Llano County, TX had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 3.25" with roughly 7,072 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Austin, TX Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 46 cities near Austin, TX. Tow, TX had the strongest mapped signal at 3.00", with an estimated 99 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 28, 2021 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 28, 2021 Austin, TX hail map spans 88 ZIP codes. ZIP 78672 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 3.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 626.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 28, 2021 hail map for Austin, TX currently list 2 public hail reports, 7 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 28, 2021 5:05 PM CT |
1.75 in | 2 SW Tow | TX | GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL REPORTED BETWEEN TOW AND BLUFFTON... RELAYED VIA HAM. LOCATION MARKER IS APPROXIMATE. |
May 28, 2021 7:15 PM CT |
1.00 in | 6 NNE Hye | TX | COCORAHS OBSERVER REPORTED NICKEL AND QUARTER SIZED HAIL. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 28, 2021 6:00 PM CT | 1 SE Cottonwood Shores | TX | DELAYED REPORT OF TREES DOWN ON 2147 OUTSIDE OF COTTONWOOD SHORES. TIME APPROXIMATE. | |
May 28, 2021 7:35 PM CT | 7 ENE Dale | TX | REPORT OF THE ROOF TORN OFF AT THE RED ROCK GENERAL STORE. | |
May 28, 2021 6:34 PM CT | 64 mph | 2 E Briarcliff | TX | 64 MPH WIND GUST MEASURED AT A PERSONAL WEATHER STATION NEAR THURMAN BEND RD. |
May 28, 2021 6:35 PM CT | 58 mph | Volente | TX | CWOP STATION REPORTED 58 MPH WIND GUST. FM 2769 AT HILL ST. |
May 28, 2021 6:38 PM CT | 67 mph | 2 SE Volente | TX | CWOP MESONET STATION NEAR VILLA MONTANA WAY REPORTED 67 MPH WIND GUST. |
May 28, 2021 7:11 PM CT | 60 mph | 2 SW Bergstrom Internat | TX | ASOS STATION KAUS AUSTIN-BERGSTROM INTL ARPT. |
May 28, 2021 7:14 PM CT | 60 mph | 6 S Wells Branch | TX | CORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 6 S WELLS BRANCH. ESTIMATED 60 MPH GUSTS AT RUNDBERG AND I-35... ABOUT AN INCH OF WATER ON I-35 REPORTED AS WELL WITH TORRENTIAL RAINFALL. |
| 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 28, 2021 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 28, 2021 event. These related maps cover storm dates from May 3, 2021 through May 18, 2021, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 1.25" to 2.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.50", and the most recent map shown is from May 18, 2021.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Austin, TX
Not sure whether the May 28, 2021 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 28, 2021 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 28, 2021 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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