Hail Rattles Austin and Surrounding Communities as Spring Storm System Rolls Through
A powerful line of thunderstorms swept across the Austin area Saturday, bringing with it large hail that pelted neighborhoods across the city and extended south into communities like San Marcos, disrupting outdoor events and sending residents scrambling for cover.
Social media lit up throughout the afternoon and evening as Austinites shared videos and photos of hailstones — some appearing to reach golf ball size — clattering against rooftops, vehicles, and sidewalks. Similar scenes played out in San Marcos, where residents posted footage of ice accumulating on lawns and streets as the storms rolled through Hays County. The imagery spread quickly, with many locals expressing a mix of awe and frustration at the sudden onslaught.
Hail coming down near Parmer and Anderson Mill in North Austin. Video captured by Morty Tortuga! @KVUEpic.twitter.com/1HP63KjGzq
— Allison Martinez (@AllisonMartTV) April 19, 2026
It looked like pea size hail at 7:46 PM at Kia of North Austin pic.twitter.com/ez0gtn5vCa
— Marco Lopez (@MarcoLoPol0) April 19, 2026
The severe weather forced the cancellation of several outdoor events that had been planned for the weekend, disappointing crowds who had looked forward to taking advantage of the spring calendar…