Hail history for Refugio, TX

Last hail within 10 milesApr 27, 20231.5 in (ping pong ball)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 29, 2017

Hail days since 20067

Days with hail 1 inch or larger6

Tornadoes within 10 miles6

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles11

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Refugio on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 29, 2017. Hail is most common here in April and November.

Recent hail near Refugio

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Refugio in the last two years.

Hail days near Refugio by year

When hail season peaks near Refugio

Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and November (1).

Largest hail storms near Refugio

May 10, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Refugio (1 mi from Refugio)

Apr 13, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bonnie View (9 mi from Refugio)

National Weather Service description (English): Television station relayed a report of golf ball sized hail in the community of Bonnie View.

Apr 16, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Refugio (1 mi from Refugio)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball sized hail occurred across the northwest and northern portions of the city of Refugio.

Apr 29, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Woodsboro (5 mi from Refugio)

National Weather Service description (English): Refugio County Sheriff received a call of golf ball sized hail falling in Woodsboro.

Jun 5, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Refugio (2 mi from Refugio)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Refugio

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Mar 29, 2018	EF0	Woodsboro 6 mi from Refugio	0.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 16, 2015	EF0	Refugio Rooke Airport 3 mi from Refugio	0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
Apr 16, 2015	EF0	Greta 8 mi from Refugio	0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 25, 2014	EF0	Refugio 1 mi from Refugio	0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 15, 2010	EF0	Woodsboro 6 mi from Refugio	0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jun 2, 2010	EF0	Bonnie View 8 mi from Refugio	0.2 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Refugio

11 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Refugio since 2006, on 9 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Jun 2, 2010.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
May 25, 2022	58 mph, estimated	Refugio Rooke Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 2019	60 mph, estimated	Refugio 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 2018	58 mph, estimated	Refugio 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 9, 2016	70 mph, estimated	Bonnie View 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 2015	64 mph, estimated	Bonnie View, Refugio 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 2015	64 mph, estimated	Refugio 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 2013	64 mph, estimated	Refugio 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Nov 3, 2012	58 mph, estimated	Bonnie View 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 2010	70 mph, estimated	Bonnie View, Woodsboro 2 wind reports	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 Refugio; 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 Refugio.

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