Hail History

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Hail history for Corpus Christi, TX

Last hail within 10 milesNov 1, 20252.75 in (baseball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Nov 1, 2025
Hail days since 20068
Days with hail 1 inch or larger5
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles64

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Corpus Christi on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Nov 1, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Corpus Christi ranks #226 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Corpus Christi

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Nov 1, 20252.75 in
baseball		Portland
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Corpus Christi		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Corpus Christi by year

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When hail season peaks near Corpus Christi

Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (2) and June (2).

JanFeb2Mar2Apr1May2JunJulAugSepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Corpus Christi

Nov 1, 2025 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Portland (8 mi from Corpus Christi)

National Weather Service description (English): A picture was received of hail along with reports of broken windshields.

Jun 4, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gardendale (6 mi from Corpus Christi)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported golf ball sized hail near Alameda Street and Airline Road.

Mar 29, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Skunk Hill (10 mi from Corpus Christi)

May 10, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Corpus Christi (7 mi from Corpus Christi)

Apr 22, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Cabaniss Naf (9 mi from Corpus Christi)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Corpus Christi

DateRatingWherePath
May 24, 2015EF1Corpus Christi
4 mi from Corpus Christi		2.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 10, 2012EF0Corpus Christi
6 mi from Corpus Christi		1.7 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 8, 2012EF0Gardendale
5 mi from Corpus Christi		0.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 16, 2012EF1Portland
8 mi from Corpus Christi		2.0 mi long, 500 yd wide
Mar 18, 2008EF0Gardendale
8 mi from Corpus Christi		2.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 6, 2008EF1Gardendale
5 mi from Corpus Christi		0.1 mi long, 70 yd wide
Jul 7, 2007EF0Cabaniss Naf
6 mi from Corpus Christi		0.4 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Corpus Christi

64 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Corpus Christi since 2006, on 35 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Oct 26, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
May 27, 202663 mph, measuredCorpus Christi
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 23, 202685 mph, estimatedCorpus Christi, Portland
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202669 mph, measuredCorpus Christi
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 1, 202569 mph, measuredPortland
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202569 mph, estimatedTexas Am Cc Univ
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202560 mph, measuredCorpus Christi Nas
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 23, 202360 mph, estimatedTexas Am Cc Univ
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 202060 mph, estimatedCabaniss Naf
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202060 mph, estimatedCabaniss Naf
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 201863 mph, measuredNas Corpus Chri, T Head
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 Corpus Christi; 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 Corpus Christi.

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