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Hail history for Medina, TX
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Medina on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Feb 5, 2013. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Medina
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Medina in the last two years.
Hail days near Medina by year
When hail season peaks near Medina
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and April (4).
Largest hail storms near Medina
May 14, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Zapata (8 mi from Medina)
National Weather Service description (English): The public reported hail up to 1.75 inches was observed falling approximately 6 miles southeast of Zapata along US highway 83, as the supercell thunderstorm began edging toward Starr County.Feb 5, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Zapata (3 mi from Medina)
National Weather Service description (English): Trained Skywarn spotter reported golf ball size hail at the Zapata County Airport.Nov 22, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Zapata (2 mi from Medina)
Apr 17, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Zapata (2 mi from Medina)
May 15, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Zapata Airport (1 mi from Medina)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Medina
18 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Medina since 2006, on 15 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on May 8, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Zapata Airport 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2020 | 75 mph, estimated | Zapata Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 28, 2020 | 55 mph, estimated | Zapata Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 24, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | Zapata Airport 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2015 | 51 mph, measured | Zapata 1 wind report |
| Apr 12, 2015 | 64 mph, estimated | Zapata Airport 1 wind report |
| Nov 22, 2014 | 70 mph, estimated | Zapata 1 wind report |
| May 9, 2014 | 60 mph, estimated | Zapata Airport 1 wind report |
| May 10, 2012 | 70 mph, estimated | Zapata Airport 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2012 | 64 mph, estimated | Zapata Airport 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 Medina; 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 Medina.
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