Hail in Brewster County, Texas

Hail May 20, 2026 · Brewster County, Texas

1.5 in

Hail diameter

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A member of the public sent a picture of a large hailstone, approximately ping-pong ball sized, near Alpine. The time of occurrence and exact location are estimated from radar.

The wider storm

Similar to May 19th, thunderstorms were able to develop across west Texas thanks to pulses in the southwesterly flow aloft, a stationary front, and plentiful moisture east of the dryline. A few storms became severe, producing large hail. Flash flooding was also recorded in a few locations.

Began near Alpine Muni Arpt (30.4100, -103.6800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1327168. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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