HailEvidence → Alpine, TX → 2026-05-20
Did it hail in Alpine, TX on May 20, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Alpine, TX on May 20, 2026, with hail up to 1.50" (ping pong ball size).
These are preliminary same-day SPC storm reports; the official Storm Events record for this date is compiled by NWS over the following weeks. This page updates when it lands.
Every recorded report near Alpine on 2026-05-20
Distances are from the Alpine city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 2.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 20:20 UTC | 3 NNW Alpine, Brewster | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.1 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 21:11 UTC | 7 NW Altuda, Brewster | SPC · preliminary |
3.3 mi, hail: “A member of the public sent a picture of a large hailstone (approximately ping-pong ball size) near Alpine. The time of occurrence and exact location are estimated from (MAF)”
8.1 mi, hail: “Quarter sized hail was reported by the Broadcast Media and by a Meteorologist from Canada at and around the US 67 and US 90 Interchange. (MAF)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-20?
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