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Hail history for Laureles, TX
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Laureles on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.01 in on Apr 2, 2017. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Recent hail near Laureles
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Los Fresnos 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Laureles |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Laureles by year
When hail season peaks near Laureles
Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (3) and June (2).
Largest hail storms near Laureles
Apr 2, 2017 · 3.01 in · Rio Hondo (10 mi from Laureles)
National Weather Service description (English): Measured hail report of 3.01 inches via social media. Hail broke windshield at residence with other windshields broken in neighborhood.Jun 4, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · San Benito Muni Airport (8 mi from Laureles)
National Weather Service description (English): A member of the public shared a picture of a hail stone around 2 inches in diameter. Time estimated by the report and radar.Jun 5, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Monte Grande (8 mi from Laureles)
National Weather Service description (English): Member of the public shared a picture of a hail stone estimated to be around 2 inches. Timing based on radar.May 27, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Laureles (2 mi from Laureles)
National Weather Service description (English): Family of a National Weather Service Employee reported hail up to golf ball size|during an intense thunderstorm just northwest of the center of Los Fresnos.Apr 20, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Los Fresnos (3 mi from Laureles)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Laureles
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2012 | EF0 | San Benito Muni Airport 8 mi from Laureles |
| Jul 23, 2008 | EF0 | Russellton 7 mi from Laureles |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Laureles
28 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Laureles since 2006, on 22 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on May 9, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2026 | 82 mph, measured | Russellton 1 wind report |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 67 mph, estimated | Rancho Viejo 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2025 | 55 mph, estimated | Evan 1 wind report |
| May 13, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Olmito, Bayview 2 wind reports |
| Jun 8, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | San Benito 1 wind report |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Evan 1 wind report |
| Jun 4, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | San Benito, Los Cuates 2 wind reports |
| May 9, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Rancho Viejo, Laureles 2 wind reports |
| Apr 29, 2023 | 62 mph, measured | Port Isabel Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 23, 2023 | 75 mph, estimated | Los Fresnos, Rio Hondo 2 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 Laureles; 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 Laureles.
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