An upper level low pressure system over the Desert Southwest combined with a stationary front to produce thunderstorms across South Central Texas. Some of these storms produced large to giant hail. The largest hail storm moved across northern Bexar County, crossing the northern half of San Antonio. Damage costs in San Antonio are estimated at $1.36 billion making this the costliest hail storm ever in the state of Texas according to the Insurance Council of Texas.  Estimates do not include commercial losses which will push the losses higher, especially when including 2 other hail storms at the end of the month.  Estimates provided by the Insurance Council of Texas and include damage to 136,000 vehicles and 125,000 homes.

Hail in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 22:09:00 to 12-APR-16 22:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOMERSET
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 20:55:00 to 12-APR-16 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIRBY
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A thunderstorm produced 2.5 inch hail near Shamrock St. and Wheatland in Kirby.

Hail in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 20:24:00 to 12-APR-16 20:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREY FOREST
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm produced two inch hail on Pioneer Gold Rd. in northwestern San Antonio.

Hail in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 20:31:00 to 12-APR-16 20:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBARDS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A thunderstorm produced 1.5 inch hail in northern San Antonio. The hail dented cars in the area.

Hail in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 20:35:00 to 12-APR-16 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALAMO HGTS
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A thunderstorm produced three inch hail on the campus of the University of the Incarnate Word.

Hail in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 20:39:00 to 12-APR-16 20:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEON VLY
Magnitude: 3.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A thunderstorm produced 3.5 inch hail near Bandera Rd. and Huebner Rd. in Leon Valley.

Hail in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 22:09:00 to 12-APR-16 22:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOMERSET
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in GONZALES, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 22:14:00 to 12-APR-16 22:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: COST
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A thunderstorm produced 1.5 inch hail near FM 1116 and CR 195 south of Gonzales.

Hail in DIMMIT, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 22:50:00 to 12-APR-16 22:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CATARINA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 20:40:00 to 12-APR-16 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: (SAT)SAN ANTONIO INT
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts measured at 54 kts. by the ASOS at San Antonio International Airport.

Hail in MAVERICK, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 19:40:00 to 12-APR-16 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA GLORIA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 20:40:00 to 12-APR-16 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: (SAT)SAN ANTONIO INT
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A thunderstorm produced two inch hail at the San Antonio International Airport. This was reported by the contract weather observer.

Hail in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 20:47:00 to 12-APR-16 20:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIRBY
Magnitude: 3.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A thunderstorm produced 3.5 inch hail near N. Foster Rd. and I-10 in eastern San Antonio.

Hail in UVALDE, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 19:37:00 to 12-APR-16 19:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: REAGAN WELLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 20:18:00 to 12-APR-16 20:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: HELOTES
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A thunderstorm produced golf ball size hail near Talley Rd. and Culebra Rd. in western Bexar County.

Hail in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 20:48:00 to 12-APR-16 20:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLMOS PARK
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A thunderstorm produced three inch hail near Austin Hwy. and N. New Braunfels Ave. in Alamo Heights.

Hail in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 20:51:00 to 12-APR-16 20:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONVERSE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A thunderstorm produced two inch hail that dented cars in northeastern San Antonio.

Hail in BANDERA, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 20:00:00 to 12-APR-16 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BANDERA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MEDINA, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 20:05:00 to 12-APR-16 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MICO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 20:18:00 to 12-APR-16 20:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREY FOREST
Magnitude: 4.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A thunderstorm produced four inch hail near Bandera Rd. and Loop 1604 in northwestern San Antonio.

Hail in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 20:28:00 to 12-APR-16 20:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: BECKMANN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A thunderstorm produced one inch hail near De Zavala Rd. and Vance Jackson Rd. in northwestern San Antonio.

Hail in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 20:42:00 to 12-APR-16 20:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEMENTVILLE
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A thunderstorm produced three inch hail near N. New Braufels Ave. and Eisenhauer Rd. in northern San Antonio.

Thunderstorm Wind in KERR, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 21:10:00 to 12-APR-16 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: INGRAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A thunderstorm proudced wind gusts estimated at 58 mph that damaged trees near Ingram.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAVACA, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 22:35:00 to 12-APR-16 22:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHINER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph that blew down tree branches in Shiner.

Thunderstorm Wind in BASTROP, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 22:50:00 to 12-APR-16 22:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITHVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph that uprooted trees in Smithville.

Hail in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 20:29:00 to 12-APR-16 20:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEON VLY
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A thunderstorm produced hail measured at two inches near Bandera Rd. and Guilbeau Rd. in northwestern San Antonio.

Hail in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 21:00:00 to 12-APR-16 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLMOS PARK
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail in DIMMIT, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 21:00:00 to 12-APR-16 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG WELLS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MEDINA, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 21:03:00 to 12-APR-16 21:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: HONDO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 20:20:00 to 12-APR-16 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREY FOREST
Magnitude: 4.50 
Property damage: 1.36B
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A thunderstorm produced 4.5 inch hail near Tezel Rd. and Bandera Rd. in northwestern San Antonio. This tied for the largest hailstone ever reported in Bexar County. The hail storm storm moved across northern Bexar County, crossing the northern half of San Antonio. Damage costs in San Antonio are estimated at $1.36 billion making this the costliest hail storm ever in the state of Texas according to the Insurance Council of Texas.  Estimates do not include uninsured or commercial losses which will likely push the losses to near 2 billion, especially when including 2 other hail storms that occurred over the same area of Bexar County at the end of the April.  Estimates provided by the Insurance Council of Texas and include damage to 136,000 vehicles and 125,000 homes.

Hail in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 21:14:00 to 12-APR-16 21:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: BECKMANN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 20:43:00 to 12-APR-16 20:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBARDS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm produced 1.5 inch hail near Jackson Keller Rd. and Shalimar Dr. in northern San Antonio.

Hail in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 20:26:00 to 12-APR-16 20:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: BECKMANN
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 20:26:00 to 12-APR-16 20:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: HELOTES
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DIMMIT, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 20:46:00 to 12-APR-16 20:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARRIZO SPGS
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 20:46:00 to 12-APR-16 20:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIRBY
Magnitude: 4.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flash Flood in BEXAR, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 21:40:00 to 13-APR-16 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONGHORN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain that caused flash flooding requiring a water rescue along Salado Creek in the 8800 block of Village Dr. near I-410 in northeastern San Antonio.

Hail in GUADALUPE, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 21:21:00 to 12-APR-16 21:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW BERLIN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MAVERICK, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 21:25:00 to 12-APR-16 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGLE PASS MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GONZALES, TEXAS
From 12-APR-16 21:45:00 to 12-APR-16 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEESVILLE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm produced two inch hail that broke windows on cars and houses in Leesville.