Hail history for Hidalgo County, Texas
Every NOAA hail report filed in Hidalgo County since 1956, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hidalgo County
- Last hail
- Aug 17, 2026
- 0.70 in, marble size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 47 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Apr 20, 2012
164 reports on 78 days since 1956 · #134 of 255 Texas counties
Hail map · Hidalgo County
- 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 Hidalgo County
The latest hail report in Hidalgo County is from August 17, 2026, 0.70 in (marble size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on May 8, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hidalgo County logged 101 reports on 37 hail days, about 5.0 reports a year. That is 42% more than the median Texas county (3.5 a year) and ranks #134 of 255 Texas counties for all-time reports. Hidalgo County holds 0% of all 55,619 hail reports in Texas.
15% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 12% for the median Texas county. The largest hail on record here is 4.50 in (softball) on April 20, 2012 near 1.64 NE Mc Allen.
Reports were up 35% in 2016–2025 (58) compared with 2006–2015 (43). The busiest year was 2023, with 18 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (39% of reports); 74% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hidalgo County 5.0
- Median Texas county 3.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hidalgo County 37
- Median Texas county 42
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hidalgo County 15%
- Median Texas county 12%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 15 | 15 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 12 | 12 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 18 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | |||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | 1 | 0.70 in | View |
| May 8, 2025 | 15 | 3.00 in | — |
| May 17, 2024 | 8 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 13, 2024 | 4 | 2.75 in | — |
| Jun 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 29, 2023 | 3 | 2.00 in | — |
| Apr 21, 2023 | 14 | 2.75 in | — |
| May 24, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2012 | 4.50 insoftball | 1.64 NE Mc Allen | — | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 1997 | 4.50 insoftball | Mission | — | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 4.50 insoftball | — | — | 06:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 4.50 insoftball | — | —1 injured | 05:50 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 3.00 inteacup | 3.23 NE Shayland | — | 18:18 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 51 31%
- 1–2 in 89 54%
- 2 in + 24 15%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | 0.70 inmarble | 1 ENE Edinburg | 21:50 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.42 WNW Retampego | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.93 NE Donna | 18:31 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 3.00 inteacup | 3.23 NE Shayland | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.16 SSE Edinburg | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.32 SW Edinburg Muni Arpt | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.83 SSE Edinburg Muni Arpt | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.45 S Edinburg Muni Arpt | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.83 NNW Pharr | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.23 SW Edinburg Muni Arpt | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 N Mc Allen | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.83 NNE Mc Allen | 18:12 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Hidalgo County
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharr | 7 | 7 | May 17, 2024 |
| Weslaco | 7 | 6 | May 8, 2025 |
| Donna | 6 | 6 | May 8, 2025 |
| Sullivan City | 6 | 6 | Jun 18, 2020 |
| Hidalgo | 5 | 5 | May 17, 2024 |
| Linn | 5 | 4 | May 3, 2007 |
| Monte Alto | 5 | 5 | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Alton | 4 | 4 | May 17, 2024 |
| Palmview | 4 | 4 | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Penitas | 4 | 3 | May 17, 2024 |
| Doolittle | 3 | 2 | May 9, 2012 |
| Mercedes | 3 | 3 | Jun 1, 2009 |
| Alamo | 2 | 2 | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Citrus City | 2 | 1 | May 17, 2024 |
| La Joya | 2 | 2 | May 24, 2022 |
| Olivarez | 2 | 2 | May 8, 2025 |
| Doffing | 1 | 1 | May 8, 1969 |
| Edcouch | 1 | 1 | Apr 23, 2001 |
| Elsa | 1 | 1 | Oct 20, 2002 |
| Hargill | 1 | 1 | May 16, 2010 |
| Havana | 1 | 1 | May 17, 2024 |
| La Blanca | 1 | 1 | Oct 18, 2012 |
| La Homa | 1 | 1 | May 17, 2024 |
| Murillo | 1 | 1 | Jun 1, 2009 |
| Progreso | 1 | 1 | May 8, 2025 |
| Salida del Sol Estates | 1 | 1 | Apr 21, 2023 |
| San Juan | 1 | 1 | Jun 7, 2010 |
| South Alamo | 1 | 1 | May 14, 2019 |
Questions about hail in Hidalgo County
How often does it hail in Hidalgo County, Texas?
164 hail reports have been logged in Hidalgo County since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 5.0 reports a year. That ranks #134 of 255 Texas counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hidalgo County?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hidalgo County?
4.50 in (softball size) on April 20, 2012 near 1.64 NE Mc Allen. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hidalgo County?
The most recent report in this data is from August 17, 2026 (0.70 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hidalgo County had in the last five years?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 47 reports. The most recent was August 17, 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.