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Hail history for Scissors, TX
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Scissors on 13 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 Scissors
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Donna, Retampego, Weslaco Mid Vly Airport 4 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Scissors |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Scissors by year
When hail season peaks near Scissors
Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and June (3).
Largest hail storms near Scissors
May 31, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pharr (9 mi from Scissors)
National Weather Service description (English): City of Pharr Emergency Manager reported golf ball size hail south of Pharr.May 14, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alamo (4 mi from Scissors)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball sized hail was reported in Alamo with the core of a severe thunderstorm that also produced damaging winds. Golf ball hail was reported at 5 AM approximately 3 miles south of Alamo city center, and quarter-sized hail was reported at 514 AM (CDT) in Alamo, from social media reports. No damage was reported with either event.May 17, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Miller Intl. Airport (9 mi from Scissors)
National Weather Service description (English): A few golf ball size hail stones were observed.May 8, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Donna (3 mi from Scissors)
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 Scissors)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Scissors
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2024 | EF? | Donna 2 mi from Scissors |
| Jun 30, 2011 | EF1 | Miller Intl. Airport 9 mi from Scissors |
| Sep 2, 2007 | EF0 | Mercedes 8 mi from Scissors |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Scissors
41 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Scissors since 2006, on 17 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Jun 7, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2026 | 67 mph, estimated | San Juan 1 wind report |
| 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 | San Juan, Pharr, Donna 8 wind reports |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Weslaco Mid Vly Airport 1 wind report |
| May 12, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Donna, Pharr, Mercedes 3 wind reports |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 41 mph, measured | Alamo 1 wind report |
| May 14, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | Alamo 2 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2015 | 60 mph, estimated | Weslaco 1 wind report |
| May 12, 2015 | 60 mph, estimated | Mercedes, Progreso 2 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 Scissors; 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
- Weslaco
11 hail days - San Juan
26 hail days - Pharr
29 hail days - McAllen
27 hail days - Edinburg
21 hail days - Mission
22 hail days - Harlingen
13 hail days - San Benito
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 Scissors.
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