Hail history for Del Rio, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Del Rio since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Del Rio
- Last hail
- May 19, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 13 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Apr 7, 2002
89 reports on 63 days since 1956 · #50 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Del Rio
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Del Rio
The latest hail report in and around Del Rio is from May 19, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on April 29, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Del Rio logged 47 reports on 26 hail days, about 2.4 reports a year. That is 4.3 times the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #50 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Del Rio accounts for 27% of the 324 reports filed in Val Verde County.
18% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 10% for the median Texas town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 4.50 in (softball) on April 7, 2002 near Del Rio.
Reports were up 47% in 2016–2025 (28) compared with 2006–2015 (19). The busiest year was 2020, with 8 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (39% of reports); 76% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Del Rio 2.4
- Val Verde County 6.9
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Del Rio 26
- Val Verde County 73
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Del Rio 18%
- Val Verde County 14%
- Median Texas town on this site 10%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 8 | 8 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 23, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 4, 2022 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 2, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2002 | 4.50 insoftball | Del Rio | Val Verde | $500K3 injured | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 1987 | 4.50 insoftball | — | Val Verde | —3 injured | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2020 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 1.38 S Del Rio | Val Verde | — | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2020 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 0.6 W Del Rio | Val Verde | $10.0 million | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2021 | 3.00 inteacup | 3.67 SW (Dlf)laughlin Afb De | Val Verde | — | 15:47 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 30 34%
- 1–2 in 43 48%
- 2 in + 16 18%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.61 W (Dlf)laughlin Afb De | Val Verde | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.51 N Del Rio | Val Verde | 21:23 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.16 SSE Del Rio | Val Verde | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.55 NW (Dlf)laughlin Afb De | Val Verde | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.01 E Del Rio | Val Verde | 21:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4.19 N Del Rio | Val Verde | 23:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.51 N Del Rio | Val Verde | 23:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.61 W (Dlf)laughlin Afb De | Val Verde | 02:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.32 SSE Del Rio | Val Verde | 02:12 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.81 E Del Rio | Val Verde | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 0.6 W Del Rio | Val Verde | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Del Rio | Val Verde | 18:16 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Del Rio
- Laughlin AFB 10 km · 28
- Lake View 12 km · 16
- Brackettville 46 km · 41
- Quemado 54 km · 16
Questions about hail in Del Rio
How often does it hail in Del Rio, Texas?
89 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Del Rio since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.4 reports a year. That ranks #50 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Del Rio?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Del Rio?
4.50 in (softball size) on April 7, 2002 near Del Rio. 18% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Del Rio?
The most recent report in this data is from May 19, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Del Rio had in the last five years?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 13 reports. The most recent was May 19, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.