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Hail history for Santa Fe, TX

Last hail within 10 milesMay 31, 20242.75 in (baseball)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20064.5 in (softball)Apr 2, 2013

Hail days since 200619

Days with hail 1 inch or larger10

Tornadoes within 10 miles13

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles44

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Santa Fe on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on Apr 2, 2013. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Santa Fe

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

Hail days near Santa Fe by year

When hail season peaks near Santa Fe

Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and April (4).

Largest hail storms near Santa Fe

Apr 2, 2013 · 4.5 in (softball) · Hitchcock (6 mi from Santa Fe)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorms produced baseball to softball sized hail in Hitchcock. The central and western parts of the town received extreme damage to vehicles and home roofs and windows. There was also significant damage to the Midway Church, a fire station, and in two trailer parks. Seven Hitchcock police cars were severely damaged by the large hail.

May 31, 2024 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Dickinson (7 mi from Santa Fe)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to baseball sized was collected around the WFO HGX office.

Apr 21, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Santa Fe (2 mi from Santa Fe)

Apr 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alvin (9 mi from Santa Fe)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail reported at a gas station in Alvin.

Apr 20, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · La Marque (8 mi from Santa Fe)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail reported at the public works department building.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Santa Fe

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Dec 28, 2024	EF1	Dickinson 6 mi from Santa Fe	7.4 mi long, 850 yd wide
Mar 14, 2022	EF0	Arcadia 3 mi from Santa Fe	0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
May 4, 2019	EF0	Arcadia 2 mi from Santa Fe	0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Oct 20, 2017	EF0	Dickinson 7 mi from Santa Fe	0.5 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 24, 2016	EF0	League City S S Airport 6 mi from Santa Fe	1.4 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 26, 2014	EF0	Highland Bayou 9 mi from Santa Fe	0.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jan 9, 2012	EF0	Hitchcock Volk Airport 5 mi from Santa Fe	0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Nov 8, 2011	EF0	Texas City Gulf Airport 9 mi from Santa Fe	0.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 18, 2009	EF0	Highland Bayou 10 mi from Santa Fe	1.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Feb 16, 2008	EF0	La Marque 7 mi from Santa Fe	0.0 mi long, 15 yd wide
Jul 6, 2007	EF0	Santa Fe 2 mi from Santa Fe	0.3 mi long, 35 yd wide
Oct 16, 2006	F0	Hitchcock 6 mi from Santa Fe	0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Santa Fe

44 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Santa Fe since 2006, on 30 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Apr 10, 2024.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 28, 2026	damage reported	Santa Fe 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 23, 2026	60 mph, estimated	League City S S Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Feb 14, 2026	59 mph, measured	Chocolate Bayou 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 2025	60 mph, estimated	Highland Bayou 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 2025	58 mph, estimated	League City S S Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 2024	66 mph, measured	Dickinson 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 28, 2024	60 mph, estimated	League City 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 2024	83 mph, measured	Dickinson, Alvin, League City 6 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2023	58 mph, estimated	League City S S Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jan 24, 2023	63 mph, estimated	League City S S Airport 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 Santa Fe; 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 Santa Fe.

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