HailEvidence → Chico, TX → 2026-04-28
Did it hail in Chico, TX on April 28, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 3 hail reports within 10 miles of Chico, TX on April 28, 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 Chico on 2026-04-28
Distances are from the Chico city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 4.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 21:07 UTC | Chico, Wise | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.2 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 21:15 UTC | Lake Bridgeport, Wise | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.6 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 21:19 UTC | Bridgeport, Wise | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.1 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 21:20 UTC | 1 SE Bridgeport, Wise | SPC · preliminary |
0.3 mi, hail: “Amateur radio reported golf ball sized hail in Chico off of Sherman St and Davis St. (FWD)”
6.2 mi, wind: “Several trees were blown down in Lake Bridgeport. Part of roof was reportedly blown off a house and a bay door was blown in at the fire department. (FWD)”
6.6 mi, hail: “Report from mPING of 1 inch hail in Bridgeport. (FWD)”
8.1 mi, hail: “Report of 1.25 inch hail southeast of Bridgeport from mPing. (FWD)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-28?
City-level reports won't settle a claim dispute — the question is what was recorded near your address. The verification report lists every NWS-recorded event within 1, 3 and 10 miles of a specific address, with this date highlighted as a plain-English finding, formatted for an insurance appeal.
Verify your address — $29 Chico hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12