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Hail history for Elsa, TX
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Elsa on 12 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 Elsa
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | 0.7 in | Edinburg 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Elsa |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Donna, Weslaco Mid Vly Airport, Weslaco 3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Elsa |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Elsa by year
When hail season peaks near Elsa
Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and June (3).
Largest hail storms near Elsa
Oct 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Elsa (2 mi from Elsa)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported quarter to golf ball size hail at Monte Cristo and Filegonia Road in Elsa. Hail fell at approximately 630 PM, according to the report and radar reconciliation, and appears to have continued at quarter to golf-ball sized as the updraft redeveloped over and just south of Edcouch between 630 and 640 PM CDT.May 8, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Donna (8 mi from Elsa)
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 (9 mi from Elsa)
Apr 21, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Donna (9 mi from Elsa)
May 9, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Faysville (9 mi from Elsa)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Elsa
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2025 | EF0 | Edcouch 3 mi from Elsa |
| Aug 26, 2024 | EF? | Donna 9 mi from Elsa |
| Sep 16, 2023 | EF? | La Villa 5 mi from Elsa |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Elsa
33 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Elsa since 2006, on 19 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Jun 12, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2025 | 82 mph, estimated | San Carlos, Weslaco Mid Vly Airport, Monte Alto 5 wind reports |
| Sep 10, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | San Carlos 3 wind reports |
| Apr 29, 2023 | 75 mph, estimated | Weslaco 2 wind reports |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Weslaco Mid Vly Airport 1 wind report |
| May 12, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Donna 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 75 mph, estimated | Monte Alto 1 wind report |
| May 14, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | Alamo 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2015 | 60 mph, estimated | Weslaco 1 wind report |
| May 12, 2015 | 70 mph, estimated | Monte Alto, Elsa 2 wind reports |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 75 mph, estimated | San Carlos, Edcouch 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 Elsa; 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
- Weslaco
11 hail days - Edinburg
21 hail days - San Juan
26 hail days - Pharr
29 hail days - McAllen
27 hail days - Harlingen
13 hail days - Mission
22 hail days - San Benito
13 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 Elsa.
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