Hail History

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Hail history for Hondo, TX

Last hail within 10 milesMay 21, 20220.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20066.42 inApr 28, 2021
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles28

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hondo on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 6.42 in on Apr 28, 2021. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Hondo

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Hondo in the last two years.

Hail days near Hondo by year

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When hail season peaks near Hondo

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (6) and May (5).

JanFeb1Mar6Apr5May3JunJulAugSepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Hondo

Apr 28, 2021 · 6.42 in · Hondo (0 mi from Hondo)

National Weather Service description (English): A NWS storm survey team and employees from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) conducted official measurements of a gargantuan hailstone. The stone fell at a residence in Hondo Texas during a supercell thunderstorm during the evening of April 28, 2021. With 3D scanning equipment, the IBHS was able to determine the maximum hail diameter at 6.416 inches, circumference at 19.73 inches, and volume of 40.239 cubic inches. The hailstone weight was 1.26 pounds. As of this writing, these measurements are being recognized as Texas state hail records. A full report on this hail event and this particular hailstone can be found at https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/monitoring-content/extr

May 28, 2016 · 4.5 in (softball) · Ellstone (3 mi from Hondo)

National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorm produced two inch hail near Hwy 173 south of Hondo.

May 17, 2016 · 3 in (tea cup) · Hondo Airport (6 mi from Hondo)

Apr 17, 2022 · 3 in (tea cup) · Hondo Airport (5 mi from Hondo)

National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorm produced tennis ball to tea cup size hail northwest of Hondo.

Dec 23, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ellstone (3 mi from Hondo)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hondo

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 28, 2021EF1Ellstone
4 mi from Hondo		1.8 mi long, 600 yd wide
Oct 30, 2015EF0Hondo Muni Airport
9 mi from Hondo		2.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 19, 2011EF0Hondo
3 mi from Hondo		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Mar 26, 2007EF0Hondo
1 mi from Hondo		3.0 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 26, 2007EF0Hondo Muni Airport
2 mi from Hondo		0.5 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hondo

28 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hondo since 2006, on 25 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on May 10, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
May 10, 202675 mph, measuredHondo Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202560 mph, estimatedHondo Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 202359 mph, measuredHondo Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202358 mph, measuredHondo Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202258 mph, measuredHondo Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 202264 mph, estimatedEllstone
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 10, 202170 mph, measuredHondo Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 2021110 mph, estimatedHondo Muni Airport, Dunlay
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202070 mph, measuredHondo Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202060 mph, measuredHondo 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 Hondo; 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 Hondo.

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