NOAA Storm Events Database, 2015–2025
Hail & Severe Weather History in Austin, TX
279 recorded hail, wind, and tornado events in Travis County since 2015, spanning 11 of the last 11 years.
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Recorded events
11 / 11
Years on record
3"
Largest hail
85 mph
Strongest wind
EF1
Strongest tornado
Very High
County hail risk
What this means if you live in Austin: Travis County sits in the 99th percentile nationally for hail risk — higher than roughly 99% of U.S. counties. That's not an abstract ranking: it shows up as 279 real, dated severe weather events hitting the area in 11 of the last 11 years — 162 hail, 108 damaging wind, and 9 tornado. In a market that sees severe weather this often, the roofer you pick matters more than in a calm-weather city — look for someone with real storm-damage inspection and insurance claim experience, not just general roofing work, since that's the skill this specific climate actually tests.
Recent Events
Near AUSTIN-BERGSTROM ARPT
A thunderstorm produced wind gusts measured at 52 kts by the ASOS at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Source: ASOS
Near AUSTIN
A National Weather Service survey team concluded a long track microburst, associated with a supercell, caused sporadic wind damage. This damage was associated with the rear flank downdraft of the storm. This was mainly damage to small and medium tree branches. In addition, windows were blown out on the top of the rotunda of the Texas Capitol building and an eight inch diameter tree trunk was split on the north plaza of the Capitol grounds. Maximum gusts were estimated at 65 mph.
Source: NWS Storm Survey
Near AUSTIN MABRY
A National Weather Service survey team concluded a long track microburst, associated with a supercell, occurred from central Austin, near the Hyde Park area, southeast to just east of the Austin Bergstrom International Airport. The length of the damage was approximately 10 miles long, with a path width ranging from one mile to a maximum of around 2.5 miles on the east side of Austin. Numerous trees and powerlines were damaged along the path. Large tree branches were snapped and a few trees uprooted that had shallow root systems. Minor shingle damage was observed on some homes. Maximum sustained winds were estimated to be between 65 and 85 mph. The Austin Bergstrom International Airport recorded a peak wind gust of 77 mph.
Source: NWS Storm Survey
Near FISKVILLE
A thunderstorm produced pea to quarter size hail in northeastern Austin.
Source: CoCoRaHS
Near NORTH OAKS
A National Weather Service survey team concluded a long track microburst, associated with a supercell, caused sporadic, non-continuous wind damage in northwest Austin along the supercell's track. This consisted mainly of small to medium sized tree branches. Part of a gas station canopy collapsed onto two vehicles. Winds through this area were estimated at 55-75 mph.
Source: NWS Storm Survey
Near FISKVILLE
A thunderstorm produced quarter size hail in northern Austin.
Source: CoCoRaHS
Near NORTH OAKS
A thunderstorm produced pea to penny size hail at the Q2 Stadium in north Austin.
Source: Trained Spotter
Near JONESTOWN
A thunderstorm produced golf ball size hail on the west side of Cedar Park.
Source: Public
Near NAMELESS
A thunderstorm produced ping pong ball size hail northwest of Leander.
Source: CoCoRaHS
Near CREEDMOOR
A thunderstorm produced golf ball size hail in Mustang Ridge.
Source: Public
Near CREEDMOOR
A thunderstorm produced ping pong ball size hail near Mustang Ridge.
Source: Public
Near CREEDMOOR
A thunderstorm produced half dollar size hail in Creedmoor.
Source: Public
Near AUSTIN-BERGSTROM ARPT
A thunderstorm produced a wind gust measured at 53 kts. by the ASOS at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Source: ASOS
Near MANCHACA
A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 50 to 60 mph in Manchaca.
Source: NWS Employee
Near OAK HILL
A thunderstorm produced penny size hail near Barton Creek.
Source: Amateur Radio
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database. Includes hail, damaging thunderstorm wind, and tornado events. Events are county-level records resolved to the nearest reporting location; exact conditions at any specific address may vary.
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