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Hail history for El Paso, TX
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of El Paso on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 21, 2018. Hail is most common here in September and October.
El Paso ranks #169 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near El Paso
No hail was reported within 10 miles of El Paso in the last two years.
Hail days near El Paso by year
When hail season peaks near El Paso
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in September (5) and October (5).
Largest hail storms near El Paso
Sep 28, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · El Paso Intl. Airport (7 mi from El Paso)
National Weather Service description (English): A swath of large hail (quarter to hen's egg size) driven by 60 to 70 mph microburst winds caused extensive damage to a portion of west El Paso. Skylights were destroyed, roofs damaged, car windshields and south-facing house windows smashed. Dozens of automobiles suffered body damage.May 21, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Tobin (9 mi from El Paso)
May 2, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · El Paso Intl. Airport (7 mi from El Paso)
National Weather Service description (English): A few vehicles received dents and broken windshields in east central El Paso.Jun 20, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · White (5 mi from El Paso)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball hail fell briefly at one location in west El Paso.Aug 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · El Paso Intl. Airport (9 mi from El Paso)
National Weather Service description (English): Wind-driven golfball size hail damaged many vehicles at auto dealerships and broke windows at residences.Damaging thunderstorm winds near El Paso
50 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of El Paso since 2006, on 34 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jul 13, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | El Paso 3 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | El Paso 2 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 67 mph, measured | El Paso Intl. Airport, Biggs AFB 2 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 74 mph, measured | El Paso Intl. Airport, Biggs AFB 2 wind reports |
| Sep 25, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | White 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | El Paso 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | El Paso 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Socorro 1 wind report |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 72 mph, measured | El Paso Intl. Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2023 | 63 mph, estimated | Montoya, El Paso 3 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 El Paso; 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
- Fort Bliss
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23 hail days - Socorro
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16 hail days - Horizon City
17 hail days - San Elizario
12 hail days - Anthony
12 hail days - Chaparral
9 hail days
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 El Paso.
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