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Hail history for Mercedes, TX
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mercedes on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 8, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Mercedes
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Donna, Retampego, Weslaco Mid Vly Airport 4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Mercedes |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Mercedes by year
When hail season peaks near Mercedes
Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and June (2).
Largest hail storms near Mercedes
May 8, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Donna (8 mi from Mercedes)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported golf ball size hail just northeast of Donna, TX.May 24, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Weslaco (4 mi from Mercedes)
May 12, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Stuart Place (9 mi from Mercedes)
Dec 5, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · La Feria (6 mi from Mercedes)
Apr 2, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Stuart Place (10 mi from Mercedes)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mercedes
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2024 | EF? | Donna 9 mi from Mercedes |
| Sep 16, 2023 | EF? | La Villa 10 mi from Mercedes |
| Sep 2, 2007 | EF0 | Mercedes 0 mi from Mercedes |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mercedes
36 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mercedes since 2006, on 20 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Apr 7, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Donna, Weslaco Mid Vly Airport 3 wind reports |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Santa Rosa 1 wind report |
| Sep 10, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | San Carlos 1 wind report |
| Apr 29, 2023 | 85 mph, estimated | Retampego, Donna, Progreso 8 wind reports |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Weslaco Mid Vly Airport 1 wind report |
| May 12, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Donna, Mercedes 2 wind reports |
| Aug 1, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Stuart Place 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 41 mph, measured | Alamo 1 wind report |
| Apr 7, 2019 | 74 mph, measured | Santa Rosa 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2015 | 60 mph, estimated | Weslaco 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 Mercedes; 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 Mercedes.
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