Hail HistoryHail history for Zapata County, TX
35 hail reports in Zapata County since 2006 on 26 days. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on May 7, 2025.
Cities in Zapata County
Recent hail in Zapata County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2025 | 4.5 in softball | San Ygnacio 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 Zapata County by year
When hail season peaks in Zapata County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Zapata County
24 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Zapata County since 2006, on 19 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on May 8, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | San Ygnacio 1 wind report |
| May 11, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Zapata Airport 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2020 | 75 mph, estimated | Zapata Airport 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2020 | 63 mph, estimated | San Ygnacio 1 wind report |
| Apr 28, 2020 | 55 mph, estimated | Zapata Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 24, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | Zapata Airport 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2015 | 51 mph, measured | Zapata 1 wind report |
| Apr 12, 2015 | 64 mph, estimated | Zapata Airport 1 wind report |
| Nov 22, 2014 | 70 mph, estimated | Zapata 1 wind report |
| May 9, 2014 | 60 mph, estimated | Zapata Airport 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 Zapata 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).