Hail History

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Hail history for Zapata, TX

Haili ijiin 10 mileMay 23, 20221.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Feb 5, 2013
Ane haili ijiin 200617
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon13
Wind reports within 10 miles18

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Zapata on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Feb 5, 2013. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Zapata

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Zapata in the last two years.

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Zapata

Of 17 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (8) and April (4).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Zapata

May 14, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Zapata (8 mi from Zapata)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported hail up to 1.75 inches was observed falling approximately 6 miles southeast of Zapata along US highway 83, as the supercell thunderstorm began edging toward Starr County.

Feb 5, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Zapata (4 mi from Zapata)

National Weather Service description (English): Trained Skywarn spotter reported golf ball size hail at the Zapata County Airport.

Nov 22, 2014 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Zapata (3 mi from Zapata)

Apr 17, 2009 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Zapata (3 mi from Zapata)

May 15, 2011 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Zapata Airport (1 mi from Zapata)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Zapata

18 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Zapata since 2006, on 15 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on May 8, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
May 11, 202170 mph, a estimatZapata Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202075 mph, a estimatZapata Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 202055 mph, a estimatZapata Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 24, 201964 mph, a estimatZapata Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 201551 mph, a measuredZapata
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 12, 201564 mph, a estimatZapata Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 22, 201470 mph, a estimatZapata
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 201460 mph, a estimatZapata Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 10, 201270 mph, a estimatZapata Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 201264 mph, a estimatZapata Airport
2 wind reports		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 Zapata; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Zapata.

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