HailEvidence → Thornton, TX → 2026-04-28
Did it hail in Thornton, TX on April 28, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 3 hail reports within 10 miles of Thornton, TX on April 28, 2026, with hail up to 1.75" (golf 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 Thornton on 2026-04-28
Distances are from the Thornton city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 03:20 UTC | Groesbeck, Limestone | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.9 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 03:23 UTC | 1 NE Groesbeck, Limestone | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.2 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 03:12 UTC | 1 NW Groesbeck, Limestone | SPC · preliminary |
8 mi, hail: “Report from mPING Ping Pong Ball sized hail in Groesbeck. (FWD)”
8.9 mi, hail: “Golf ball sized hail was reported in Groesbeck. (FWD)”
9.2 mi, hail: “Quarter sized hail was reported in Groesbeck. (FWD)”
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