HailEvidence → Rice, TX → 2026-04-29
Did it hail in Rice, TX on April 29, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 1 hail report within 10 miles of Rice, TX on April 29, 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 Rice on 2026-04-29
Distances are from the Rice city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 1.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 19:36 UTC | 1 S Ennis, Ellis | SPC · preliminary |
10 mi, hail: “Emergency manager reported 1.5 inch hail at the Ennis Public Safety Facility. (FWD)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-29?
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 Rice hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12