Hail in Wilson County, TX
NOAA radar has confirmed 2 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Wilson County since 2025, the largest 1″ (quarter) on June 14, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was June 14, 2025.
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About Wilson County, TX
Wilson County lies on the rolling brush country of South Central Texas, southeast of San Antonio between the Gulf coastal plain and the Hill Country. Hail is uncommon here, surfacing mainly when spring storms tap the warm Gulf moisture lifted along the dryline or a passing front. The Austin/San Antonio (KEWX) radar sits about 37 miles to the north and keeps the county under watch.
The hail record for Wilson County, TX
May does most of the damage here; Wilson County is comparatively quiet the rest of the year.
Wilson County is no Plains hot spot, but the storms that do reach it have still dropped hail up to 1″.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Wilson County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 2 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Wilson County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Wilson County?
Hail in Wilson County is concentrated in May, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Wilson County?
Radar confirmed 1-inch hail, about quarter size, on June 14, 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.
Is Wilson County's hail big enough to damage a roof?
It can be. Asphalt shingles can begin showing functional damage in the ¾-to-1-inch range, and Wilson County's confirmed hail reaches 1″. At these sizes damage is often hard to see from the ground, so whether it's a claimable loss depends on shingle type, age, and an inspection.
Did it hail in Wilson County in 2026?
No 1-inch-or-larger hail has been confirmed in Wilson County so far in 2026.
How much does hail roof damage cost to repair?
It ranges widely. Minor repairs can run a few hundred dollars, while a full roof replacement on an average home often runs $8,000–$20,000+ depending on size, pitch, and material. What you actually pay depends on your deductible and whether your policy is replacement-cost or actual-cash-value.
Recent confirmed hail near Wilson County, TX
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Wilson County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
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.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
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.
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.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
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.