Hail HistoryHail history for Karnes County, TX
14 hail reports in Karnes County since 2006 on 11 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Dec 24, 2024.
Cities in Karnes County
Recent hail in Karnes County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Kenedy 1 hail report |
| Dec 24, 2024 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Falls City 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Karnes County by year
When hail season peaks in Karnes County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Karnes County
13 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Karnes County since 2006, on 12 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on May 25, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Gillett 1 wind report |
| Mar 2, 2023 | 58 mph, measured | Kenedy 1 wind report |
| May 25, 2022 | 60 mph, measured | Kenedy Karnes Co Airport 1 wind report |
| May 22, 2022 | 90 mph, estimated | Coy City 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2020 | 59 mph, measured | Kenedy Karnes Co Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 9, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Burnell 1 wind report |
| Feb 25, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Falls City, Panna Maria 2 wind reports |
| Mar 18, 2016 | 60 mph, estimated | Gillett 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2012 | 45 mph, estimated | Bainville 1 wind report |
| Jan 9, 2011 | 60 mph, estimated | Karnes City 1 wind report |
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 Karnes County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).