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Hail history for Merkel, TX
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Merkel on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 17, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Merkel
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Tye, Merkel, Noodle 3 hail reports · closest near the center of Merkel |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Merkel by year
When hail season peaks near Merkel
Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (13) and April (11).
Largest hail storms near Merkel
Jun 17, 2023 · 3 in (tea cup) · Noodle (9 mi from Merkel)
National Weather Service description (English): The public reported slightly larger than baseball size hail in Noodle.May 7, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Merkel (3 mi from Merkel)
National Weather Service description (English): A storm chaser reported golf ball to tennis ball size hail 4 miles east-northeast of Merkel. A picture of the large hail was posted on Twitter.May 28, 2016 · 2.25 in · Merkel (3 mi from Merkel)
National Weather Service description (English): A storm chaser reported quarter to billiard size hail along FM 1235, southeast of Merkel.Apr 24, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Dyess AFB Abile (10 mi from Merkel)
Mar 19, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Tye (8 mi from Merkel)
National Weather Service description (English): The KTXS Facebook page indicated 2 inch hail.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Merkel
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2020 | EF1 | Tye 9 mi from Merkel |
| Mar 28, 2017 | EF0 | Tye 5 mi from Merkel |
| Apr 21, 2011 | EF1 | Stith 7 mi from Merkel |
| Apr 21, 2011 | EF0 | Hodges 10 mi from Merkel |
| Apr 23, 2008 | EF0 | Stith 8 mi from Merkel |
| Apr 9, 2008 | EF0 | Tye 6 mi from Merkel |
| Apr 9, 2008 | EF0 | Tye 9 mi from Merkel |
| Apr 23, 2007 | EF0 | Trent 7 mi from Merkel |
| Apr 23, 2007 | EF0 | Hodges 10 mi from Merkel |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Merkel
47 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Merkel since 2006, on 30 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jun 8, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Merkel, Trent, Tye 4 wind reports |
| May 11, 2024 | 58 mph, measured | Dyess AFB Abile 1 wind report |
| Apr 23, 2024 | 81 mph, estimated | Trent 1 wind report |
| Sep 5, 2023 | 96 mph, estimated | Tye 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 85 mph, estimated | Merkel, Tye 3 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Merkel, Dyess AFB Abile 3 wind reports |
| Jun 4, 2018 | 58 mph, measured | Dyess AFB Abile 1 wind report |
| Sep 2, 2017 | 63 mph, measured | Dyess AFB Abile, Tye 2 wind reports |
| Jun 23, 2017 | 75 mph, estimated | Sweetwater Gesin Airport, Trent 2 wind reports |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 70 mph, estimated | Merkel, Dyess AFB Abile 3 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 Merkel; 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 Merkel.
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