Hail History

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Hail history for Snyder, TX

Last hail within 10 milesMay 22, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20064.25 inMay 16, 2021
Hail days since 200649
Days with hail 1 inch or larger42
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles84

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Snyder on 49 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on May 16, 2021. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Snyder

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 22, 20261.25 in
half dollar
Snyder
1 hail report · closest near the center of Snyder
NOAA Storm Events
May 10, 20261.75 in
golf ball
Winston, Snyder
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Snyder
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 20251.75 in
golf ball
Hermleigh, Winston
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Snyder
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 Snyder by year

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When hail season peaks near Snyder

Of the 49 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (25) and April (12).

JanFeb1Mar12Apr25May8JunJulAug2Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Snyder

May 16, 2021 · 4.25 in · Snyder (3 mi from Snyder)

National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorm produced three inch hail in Snyder. There were multiple reports of golf ball to softball sized hail in Snyder. There was a photo of hail up to 3.5 inches. There were numerous broken windows, busted solar panels, severely damaged roofs and vehicles, and damage to trees. Six injuries were reported. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.

May 4, 2024 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Franklin Center (8 mi from Snyder)

May 4, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Snyder (4 mi from Snyder)

National Weather Service description (English): Lime to baseball sized hail fell across Snyder for at least 15 minutes. The hail was blown sideways at times by 60 to 70 mph winds. This resulted in numerous broken windows in both buildings and vehicles, as well as damaged siding, roofs, and window air conditioning units. A damage survey was performed the following day by the National Weather Service. The most significant damage was found in an area bounded by A, E, 30th, and 37th Streets. In this area, an apartment complex sustained damage to 110 windows and numerous cars parked in its parking lot. Also in this area was a car dealership that sustained major damage to at least 140 cars. Over a million dollars in damage was estimated to have

May 5, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Seminole (9 mi from Snyder)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail fell at the intersection of U.S. Highway 180 and Farm to Market Road 1429.

May 30, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Snyder (4 mi from Snyder)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Snyder

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 23, 2008EF0Knapp
10 mi from Snyder
5.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 23, 2008EF1Snyder Winston Airport
2 mi from Snyder
1.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 5, 2006F0Tarzan
2 mi from Snyder
1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Snyder

84 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Snyder since 2006, on 55 days. The strongest measured gust was 89 mph on Jun 30, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedSnyder
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 1, 202670 mph, estimatedWinston, Cemetary
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202590 mph, estimatedWinston, Cemetary, Snyder Winston Airport
5 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202558 mph, measuredSnyder
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202590 mph, estimatedBrand
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 3, 202581 mph, measuredSnyder, Winston
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202459 mph, measuredWinston
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 7, 202464 mph, measuredCemetary
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Oct 4, 202367 mph, measuredSnyder
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Oct 3, 2023100 mph, estimatedUnion, Brand
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 Snyder; 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 Snyder.

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