Hail History

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Hail history for Karnes City, TX

Last hail within 10 milesMay 1, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Dec 24, 2024
Hail days since 20067
Days with hail 1 inch or larger6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles9

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Karnes City on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Dec 24, 2024. Hail is most common here in December and May.

Recent hail near Karnes City

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 1, 20261 in
quarter		Kenedy
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Karnes City		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 24, 20242.5 in
tennis ball		Falls City
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Karnes City		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 Karnes City by year

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When hail season peaks near Karnes City

Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in December (2) and May (2).

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Largest hail storms near Karnes City

Dec 24, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Falls City (10 mi from Karnes City)

National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorm produced 2.5 inch diameter hail in Falls City.

Dec 21, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kenedy (5 mi from Karnes City)

May 14, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Kenedy (5 mi from Karnes City)

Apr 27, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Falls City (10 mi from Karnes City)

Feb 25, 2018 · 1 in (quarter) · Falls City (10 mi from Karnes City)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Karnes City

9 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Karnes City since 2006, on 8 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on May 25, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Mar 2, 202358 mph, measuredKenedy
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 202260 mph, measuredKenedy Karnes Co Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 22, 202290 mph, estimatedCoy City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202059 mph, measuredKenedy Karnes Co Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 25, 201860 mph, estimatedFalls City, Panna Maria
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 9, 201160 mph, estimatedKarnes City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 201049 mph, estimatedKenedy
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 19, 200952 mph, estimatedBainville
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 Karnes City; 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 Karnes City.

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