Hail History

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Hail history for Potosi, TX

Last hail within 10 milesJul 5, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20064.5 in (softball)Apr 24, 2011
Hail days since 200663
Days with hail 1 inch or larger56
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles93

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Potosi on 63 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on Apr 24, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Potosi

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 5, 20261.25 in
half dollar		View
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Potosi		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 10, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Potosi
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Potosi		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 23, 20251 in
quarter		Denton
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Potosi		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 9, 20251 in
quarter		Tuscola
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Potosi		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Wylie
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Potosi		NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 20251 in
quarter		Wylie
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Potosi		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 22, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Abilene Muni Airport
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Potosi		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 20251 in
quarter		Buffalo Gap
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Potosi		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 5, 20251 in
quarter		Eula
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Potosi		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 3, 20251 in
quarter		Eula
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Potosi		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Potosi by year

5062075082091102113123133144155163171811920121222723424825226

When hail season peaks near Potosi

Of the 63 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (21) and May (19).

Jan1Feb5Mar21Apr19May10Jun1Jul1Aug1Sep3Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Potosi

Apr 24, 2011 · 4.5 in (softball) · Abilene (8 mi from Potosi)

National Weather Service description (English): This large softball size hail was reported near the Abilene Mall and busted automobile windshields and damaged roofs in the area. Many insurance adjusters came to the area.

May 14, 2008 · 3.5 in · Potosi (2 mi from Potosi)

May 7, 2023 · 3.25 in · Denton (8 mi from Potosi)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported larger than baseball size hail 4 miles east-southeast of Dudley. The time based on radar.

Apr 19, 2023 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Wylie (6 mi from Potosi)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported baseball size hail at Kirby Lake, just south of Loop 322.

May 5, 2006 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Brownwood (8 mi from Potosi)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail was reported on US Hwy 84 between Brownwood and Bangs

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Potosi

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 10, 2026EF?Potosi
0 mi from Potosi		0.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 10, 2026EF?Denton
9 mi from Potosi		1.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 18, 2025EF?Eula
6 mi from Potosi		3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 24, 2011EF0Potosi
2 mi from Potosi		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Potosi

93 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Potosi since 2006, on 61 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jun 17, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedAbilene
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 15, 202569 mph, estimatedAbilene Muni Airport, Abilene Elmdale Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 202570 mph, estimatedPotosi, Clyde
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202575 mph, estimatedPotosi
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202562 mph, measuredAbilene Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 30, 202468 mph, measuredAbilene Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 23, 202470 mph, estimatedAbilene, Clyde
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202460 mph, measuredClyde
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 202460 mph, estimatedWylie, Abilene Muni Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 28, 202470 mph, estimatedAbilene
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Potosi; 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 Potosi.

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