San Antonio experienced a significant weather event on Sunday night, delivering a mix of large hail, strong winds, and vital rainfall to a region suffering from severe drought conditions. The storm system, which moved swiftly across the area, brought a welcome reprieve from the dry spell that has dominated early 2025.
Despite the intensity, the storm’s quick progress meant flooding was minimal. However, Kerrville bore the brunt of the hailstorm, grappling with hail as large as golf balls, and in some areas, even baseball-sized hail was reported. These severe conditions led to a temporary power outage for a few hundred CPS Energy customers, highlighting the storm’s impact.
The National Weather Service noted that, while the recent rainfalls might not significantly alter Bexar County’s extreme drought status, they provided much-needed moisture. With only 1.71 inches of rain recorded at San Antonio International Airport through January and February—falling short of the historical average of 3.7 inches—every drop counts. March, similarly dry, only added 0.06 inches before the recent storm.
Sunday night’s 0.31 inches of rainfall makes it the third-wettest day of the year for San Antonio, following closely behind February 11’s 0.36 inches and January 9’s 0.82 inches. This contribution, though modest, offers hope for alleviating the ongoing drought, underscoring the critical nature of these weather events for the region’s water supply and ecosystem.
