Hail HistoryHail history for Starr County, TX
42 hail reports in Starr County since 2006 on 25 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 7, 2026.
Cities in Starr County
Recent hail in Starr County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Los Saenz 1 hail report |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 2.75 in baseball | Escobares, Rio Grande City Airport 2 hail reports |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Rincon, Olnos 3 hail reports |
| May 6, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Fronton 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 Starr County by year
When hail season peaks in Starr County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Starr County
31 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Starr County since 2006, on 20 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Olnos 1 wind report |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Rosita, Rio Grande City Airport, Roma 3 wind reports |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Los Saenz, Villareales, Garciasville 3 wind reports |
| Apr 10, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Rio Grande City, Garciasville 2 wind reports |
| May 23, 2022 | 63 mph, estimated | Santa Elena 1 wind report |
| Apr 25, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Rio Grande City Airport, Rio Grande City 2 wind reports |
| May 11, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Escobares 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2020 | 63 mph, estimated | La Gloria 1 wind report |
| Apr 25, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Rio Grande City 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2017 | 49 mph, estimated | Fronton, Escobares 2 wind reports |
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 Starr 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).