Hail in Llano County, TX
Llano County sees genuinely damaging hail. NOAA radar has confirmed 11 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Llano County since 2025, the largest 2.8″ (baseball) on May 29, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was May 26, 2026.
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About Llano County, TX
Llano County lies in the Texas Hill Country northwest of Austin, a rugged landscape of granite domes and river valleys around the Llano Uplift. Warm, moist Gulf air riding up against the higher ground gives spring storms the lift to turn severe, and the county sees its share of sizable stones, golf ball and larger in the strongest cells. The nearest NEXRAD site, KEWX serving the Austin and San Antonio area, sits roughly 79 miles to the southeast, so it tends to show storm tops better than what is happening close to the ground here.
The hail record for Llano County, TX
The worst on record here, 2.8″, lands well past the roughly 1-inch point where asphalt shingles can begin to sustain damage.
Llano County doesn't see hail every month, but it's a recurring visitor, with 11 confirmed events since 2025.
This year has run hot: 8 confirmed events in 2026 already, ahead of the recent pace.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Llano County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 11 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Llano County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Llano County?
Hail in Llano County is concentrated in May, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Llano County?
Radar confirmed 2.8-inch hail, about baseball size, on May 29, 2025.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Has Llano County had hail big enough to total a roof?
2.8″ hail is in the range where damage can be severe enough to warrant a full roof replacement on standard asphalt shingles. Whether a roof is actually totaled depends on its material and age, how intense the storm was at your specific address, and your insurer's inspection. Hail size alone doesn't decide it.
How do I know if my roof was damaged by hail?
Common signs are granules collecting in gutters and downspouts, bruised or cracked shingles, and dents on soft metals like vents, flashing, and gutter tops. A lot of hail damage isn't visible from the ground, so a professional inspection is the reliable check.
Should I file a hail claim or pay out of pocket?
It depends on the damage versus your deductible. At the 2.8″ sizes seen here, damage often exceeds a typical deductible, which can make a claim worthwhile, but get a repair estimate first to compare, and keep in mind that filing can affect future premiums.
Recent confirmed hail near Llano County, TX
What this means for your home
Don't overlook vehicle damage
Hail at the 2.8″ sizes Llano County has seen also dents vehicles, cracks glass, and chips paint. Document car damage alongside your roof before any repairs. Both can be part of the same claim.
Read anything before you sign it
Some contractors ask storm-hit homeowners to sign an "assignment of benefits," which can hand control of your insurance claim to them. Read it closely. You can document and file a claim yourself without giving that up.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.