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Hail history for Fort Bliss, TX
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fort Bliss on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 21, 2018. Hail is most common here in September and June.
Recent hail near Fort Bliss
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Newman 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Fort Bliss |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Fort Bliss by year
When hail season peaks near Fort Bliss
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in September (7) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near Fort Bliss
Sep 28, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · El Paso Intl. Airport (7 mi from Fort Bliss)
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 (4 mi from Fort Bliss)
May 2, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · El Paso Intl. Airport (3 mi from Fort Bliss)
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 (6 mi from Fort Bliss)
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 (6 mi from Fort Bliss)
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 Fort Bliss
59 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fort Bliss since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jul 13, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | damage reported | Westway 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | El Paso 3 wind reports |
| Aug 6, 2026 | damage reported | Montana Vista 2 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 |
| 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, Newman 2 wind reports |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 72 mph, measured | El Paso Intl. 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 Fort Bliss; 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.
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12 hail days - San Elizario
12 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 Fort Bliss.
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