Hail History

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Hail history for Del Rio, TX

Last hail within 10 milesMay 19, 20261.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20064 in (grapefruit)Apr 11, 2020
Hail days since 200641
Days with hail 1 inch or larger31
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles61

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Del Rio on 41 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Apr 11, 2020. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Del Rio ranks #377 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Del Rio

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 19, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Laughlin AFB
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Del Rio		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 20262 in
hen egg		Del Rio, Del Rio Intl. Airport
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Del Rio		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Laughlin AFB, Del Rio
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Del Rio		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 24, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Del Rio
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Del Rio		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 5, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Del Rio
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Del Rio		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 Del Rio by year

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When hail season peaks near Del Rio

Of the 41 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (13) and May (13).

Jan1Feb9Mar13Apr13MayJunJul1Aug2Sep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Del Rio

Apr 11, 2020 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Del Rio (1 mi from Del Rio)

National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorm produced four inch diameter hail in Del Rio. The large hail that hit the City of Del Rio likely caused in excess of 10 million dollars in damage but as of this writing do not have an accurate estimate of damage from city/county/state officials or private insurance companies.

Apr 28, 2021 · 3 in (tea cup) · Laughlin AFB (5 mi from Del Rio)

National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorm produced three inch diameter hail near the intersection of Hwy 277 and Spur 317 southeast of Del Rio.

Apr 29, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Del Rio (4 mi from Del Rio)

National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorm produced chicken egg size hail between Del Rio and Lake View.

Apr 23, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Del Rio (3 mi from Del Rio)

May 1, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Del Rio (2 mi from Del Rio)

National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorm produced hail ranging from nickel to golf ball size in and around Del Rio. The hail caused some roof damage.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Del Rio

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 19, 2025EF?Amistad Res East
10 mi from Del Rio		0.0 mi long, 1 yd wide
May 10, 2017EF?Laughlin AFB
8 mi from Del Rio		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Apr 23, 2007EF0Del Rio
3 mi from Del Rio		0.2 mi long, 20 yd wide
Apr 23, 2007EF0Del Rio
4 mi from Del Rio		1.0 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Del Rio

61 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Del Rio since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Apr 27, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 5, 202660 mph, estimatedDel Rio
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 202674 mph, measuredDel Rio Intl. Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202566 mph, measuredDel Rio Intl. Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202564 mph, estimatedDel Rio Intl. Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202458 mph, measuredLaughlin AFB
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 28, 202463 mph, measuredLaughlin AFB, Del Rio Intl. Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 202359 mph, measuredLaughlin AFB
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 202361 mph, measuredLaughlin AFB
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 12, 202368 mph, estimatedAmistad Res East, Del Rio Intl. Airport, Del Rio
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 22, 202260 mph, measuredDel Rio Intl. Airport
1 wind report		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 Del Rio; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Del Rio.

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