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Hail history for Olivarez, TX
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Olivarez 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 Olivarez
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Donna, Weslaco Mid Vly Airport, Weslaco 3 hail reports · closest near the center of Olivarez |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Olivarez by year
When hail season peaks near Olivarez
Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Olivarez
Oct 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Elsa (6 mi from Olivarez)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported quarter to golf ball size hail at Monte Cristo and Filegonia Road in Elsa. Hail fell at approximately 630 PM, according to the report and radar reconciliation, and appears to have continued at quarter to golf-ball sized as the updraft redeveloped over and just south of Edcouch between 630 and 640 PM CDT.May 8, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Donna (4 mi from Olivarez)
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 (5 mi from Olivarez)
Apr 21, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Donna (5 mi from Olivarez)
Jun 7, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Donna (6 mi from Olivarez)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Olivarez
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2025 | EF0 | Edcouch 5 mi from Olivarez |
| Aug 26, 2024 | EF? | Donna 5 mi from Olivarez |
| Sep 16, 2023 | EF? | La Villa 7 mi from Olivarez |
| Sep 2, 2007 | EF0 | Mercedes 7 mi from Olivarez |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Olivarez
39 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Olivarez since 2006, on 17 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on May 18, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2025 | 82 mph, estimated | San Carlos, Donna, Weslaco Mid Vly Airport 4 wind reports |
| Sep 10, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | San Carlos 3 wind reports |
| Apr 29, 2023 | 81 mph, estimated | Donna, Progreso, Weslaco 4 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 |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 41 mph, measured | Alamo 1 wind report |
| May 14, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | Alamo 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2015 | 60 mph, estimated | Weslaco 1 wind report |
| May 12, 2015 | 70 mph, estimated | Monte Alto, Elsa, Mercedes 4 wind reports |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 81 mph, estimated | Donna, San Carlos, Edcouch 5 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 Olivarez; 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
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 Olivarez.
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