Hail History

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Hail history for Donna, TX

Last hail within 10 milesMay 8, 20251.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 8, 2025
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles43

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Donna on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 8, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Donna

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 8, 20251.75 in
golf ball
Donna, Edinburg, Retampego
6 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Donna
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 Donna by year

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When hail season peaks near Donna

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and June (4).

JanFebMar2Apr6May4JunJul1AugSep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Donna

May 31, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pharr (8 mi from Donna)

National Weather Service description (English): City of Pharr Emergency Manager reported golf ball size hail south of Pharr.

May 14, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alamo (5 mi from Donna)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball sized hail was reported in Alamo with the core of a severe thunderstorm that also produced damaging winds. Golf ball hail was reported at 5 AM approximately 3 miles south of Alamo city center, and quarter-sized hail was reported at 514 AM (CDT) in Alamo, from social media reports. No damage was reported with either event.

May 17, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Miller Intl. Airport (9 mi from Donna)

National Weather Service description (English): A few golf ball size hail stones were observed.

May 8, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Donna (1 mi from Donna)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported golf ball size hail just northeast of Donna, TX.

May 24, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Weslaco (5 mi from Donna)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Donna

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 26, 2024EF?Donna
0 mi from Donna
0.2 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 30, 2011EF1Miller Intl. Airport
9 mi from Donna
0.4 mi long, 30 yd wide
Sep 2, 2007EF0Mercedes
8 mi from Donna
0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Donna

43 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Donna since 2006, on 17 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Jun 7, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
May 9, 202667 mph, estimatedSan Juan
1 wind report
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Jun 12, 202582 mph, estimatedSan Carlos, Donna, Weslaco Mid Vly Airport
4 wind reports
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Sep 10, 202360 mph, estimatedSan Carlos
3 wind reports
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Apr 29, 202381 mph, estimatedSan Juan, Pharr, Donna
8 wind reports
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Aug 12, 202264 mph, estimatedWeslaco Mid Vly Airport
1 wind report
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May 12, 202170 mph, estimatedDonna, Pharr, Mercedes
3 wind reports
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Jun 24, 201941 mph, measuredAlamo
1 wind report
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May 14, 201964 mph, estimatedAlamo
2 wind reports
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Aug 20, 201560 mph, estimatedWeslaco
1 wind report
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May 12, 201570 mph, estimatedElsa, Mercedes, Progreso
3 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 Donna; 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 Donna.

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