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Hail history for Kingsville, TX
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kingsville on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 31, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Kingsville ranks #1,007 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Kingsville
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Kingsville in the last two years.
Hail days near Kingsville by year
When hail season peaks near Kingsville
Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and June (2).
Largest hail storms near Kingsville
May 31, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Ricardo (7 mi from Kingsville)
National Weather Service description (English): Baseball sized hail occurred near Ricardo. Hail caused damage to several vehicles.May 10, 2006 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Kingsville (2 mi from Kingsville)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball-sized hail damaged all mobile home in the Country Estates Mobile Ranch on F.M. 1717. Over 100 windows were broken by the hail.Mar 28, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Bishop (6 mi from Kingsville)
Apr 20, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Ricardo (7 mi from Kingsville)
May 10, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Kingsville (1 mi from Kingsville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kingsville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2016 | EF1 | Kingsville 2 mi from Kingsville |
| May 31, 2016 | EF1 | Nas Kingsville 4 mi from Kingsville |
| May 31, 2016 | EF0 | Ricardo 10 mi from Kingsville |
| Oct 21, 2013 | EF0 | Nas Kingsville 7 mi from Kingsville |
| Oct 18, 2013 | EF0 | Nas Kingsville 6 mi from Kingsville |
| May 10, 2012 | EF0 | Ricardo 7 mi from Kingsville |
| Apr 17, 2010 | EF0 | Kingsville Airport 7 mi from Kingsville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kingsville
30 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kingsville since 2006, on 20 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Apr 23, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Kingsville 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Bishop, Kingsville 5 wind reports |
| Apr 23, 2023 | 63 mph, measured | Nas Kingsville 1 wind report |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Kingsville 1 wind report |
| May 25, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Kingsville 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Kingsville 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2019 | 90 mph, estimated | Kingsville 1 wind report |
| May 6, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Ricardo, Kingsville 2 wind reports |
| Oct 20, 2016 | 60 mph, estimated | Ricardo 1 wind report |
| May 31, 2016 | 86 mph, estimated | Nas Kingsville 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 Kingsville; 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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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 Kingsville.
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