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Hail history for Mount Vernon, TX
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mount Vernon on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 3, 2012. Hail is most common here in April and March.
Recent hail near Mount Vernon
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Mt Vernon 1 hail report · closest near the center of Mount Vernon |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Green Hill 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Mount Vernon |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Mount Vernon by year
When hail season peaks near Mount Vernon
Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (6) and March (6).
Largest hail storms near Mount Vernon
Apr 3, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Burley (8 mi from Mount Vernon)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail reported two miles southwest of Purley, Texas.Mar 17, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mt Vernon (0 mi from Mount Vernon)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail fell in Downtown Mount Vernon.Jun 19, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · New Hope (9 mi from Mount Vernon)
Mar 24, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mt Vernon (1 mi from Mount Vernon)
May 10, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Burley (7 mi from Mount Vernon)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mount Vernon
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2023 | EF0 | Fairview 7 mi from Mount Vernon |
| May 25, 2020 | EF1 | Winfield 8 mi from Mount Vernon |
| May 16, 2020 | EF0 | Fairview 5 mi from Mount Vernon |
| Apr 13, 2015 | EF2 | Adbra 9 mi from Mount Vernon |
| Oct 24, 2010 | EF0 | Mt Vernon 2 mi from Mount Vernon |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mount Vernon
50 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mount Vernon since 2006, on 38 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Apr 24, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | 90 mph, estimated | Mt Vernon, Winfield 2 wind reports |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Mt Vernon 2 wind reports |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Mt Vernon 1 wind report |
| May 22, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Purley 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Winfield 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2022 | 75 mph, estimated | Cypress, Mt Vernon, Weaver 4 wind reports |
| Apr 13, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Mt Vernon 1 wind report |
| May 3, 2021 | 75 mph, estimated | Mt Vernon 2 wind reports |
| Mar 17, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Purley 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2020 | 64 mph, estimated | Hagansport, Burley 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 Mount Vernon; 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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13 hail days - Reno
36 hail days - Gilmer
28 hail days
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 Mount Vernon.
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