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Hail history for La Paloma, TX

Haili ijiin 10 mileMay 9, 20260.75 in (1-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.00 in (hen egg)Jun 4, 2023

Ane haili ijiin 20069

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon6

Tornado ijiin 10 mile4

Wind reports within 10 miles21

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of La Paloma on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Jun 4, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near La Paloma

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
May 9, 2026	0.75 in 1-sent coin	Palmetal 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from La Paloma	NOAA Storm Events

Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar La Paloma meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan La Paloma

Of 9 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (4) and April (3).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan La Paloma

Jun 4, 2023 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · San Benito Muni Airport (8 mi from La Paloma)

National Weather Service description (English): A member of the public shared a picture of a hail stone around 2 inches in diameter. Time estimated by the report and radar.

May 27, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Laureles (9 mi from La Paloma)

National Weather Service description (English): Family of a National Weather Service Employee reported hail up to golf ball size|during an intense thunderstorm just northwest of the center of Los Fresnos.

May 12, 2012 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Rangerville (6 mi from La Paloma)

Apr 24, 2015 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Los Indios (5 mi from La Paloma)

Apr 21, 2016 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Olmito (9 mi from La Paloma)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of La Paloma

Date	Rating	Where	Path
May 11, 2012	EF0	San Benito Muni Airport 7 mi from La Paloma	0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 20, 2012	EF0	Rangerville 7 mi from La Paloma	0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jun 30, 2010	EF0	Villa Nueva 7 mi from La Paloma	0.4 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jul 23, 2008	EF0	Russellton 5 mi from La Paloma	0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near La Paloma

21 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of La Paloma since 2006, on 16 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on May 9, 2026.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
May 9, 2026	82 mph, a measured	Russellton, Palmetal 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Nov 1, 2025	67 mph, a estimat	Rancho Viejo 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 13, 2024	60 mph, a estimat	Olmito 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 2023	60 mph, a estimat	San Benito 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 2023	60 mph, a estimat	San Benito, Los Cuates 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 2023	60 mph, a estimat	Rancho Viejo 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 2023	81 mph, a estimat	Los Indios 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Oct 22, 2021	58 mph, a estimat	Harlingen 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 12, 2021	60 mph, a estimat	Huisaches 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 2016	60 mph, a estimat	Rancho Viejo 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near La Paloma; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of La Paloma.

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