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Hail history for Progreso, TX
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Progreso on 10 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 Progreso
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Donna, Retampego, Weslaco Mid Vly Airport 4 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Progreso |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Progreso by year
When hail season peaks near Progreso
Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and June (2).
Largest hail storms near Progreso
May 8, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Donna (8 mi from Progreso)
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 Progreso)
Dec 5, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · La Feria (9 mi from Progreso)
Apr 21, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Donna (8 mi from Progreso)
Jun 7, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Donna (7 mi from Progreso)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Progreso
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2024 | EF? | Donna 8 mi from Progreso |
| Sep 2, 2007 | EF0 | Mercedes 5 mi from Progreso |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Progreso
29 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Progreso since 2006, on 14 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Jun 12, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Donna, Weslaco Mid Vly Airport 3 wind reports |
| 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 |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 41 mph, measured | Alamo 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2015 | 60 mph, estimated | Weslaco 1 wind report |
| May 12, 2015 | 60 mph, estimated | Mercedes, La Feria, Progreso 3 wind reports |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 81 mph, estimated | Donna, Bluetown, Mercedes 3 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2014 | 64 mph, estimated | Mercedes, Huisaches 2 wind reports |
| Jun 2, 2013 | 64 mph, estimated | Weslaco Mid Vly Airport 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 Progreso; 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 Progreso.
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