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Hail history for Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, TX

Last hail within 10 milesJun 6, 20231 in (quarter)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Nov 4, 2016

Hail days since 200616

Days with hail 1 inch or larger15

Tornadoes within 10 miles1

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles11

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Nov 4, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and September.

Recent hail near Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia in the last two years.

Hail days near Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia by year

When hail season peaks near Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and September (3).

Largest hail storms near Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia

May 8, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · El Paso Intl. Airport (5 mi from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia)

National Weather Service description (English): Several reports were received of golf ball size hail in Horizon City.

Aug 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · El Paso Intl. Airport (9 mi from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia)

National Weather Service description (English): Wind-driven golfball size hail damaged many vehicles at auto dealerships and broke windows at residences.

Sep 16, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Socorro (7 mi from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia)

National Weather Service description (English): Far east El Paso was hardest hit by this second supercell, with extensive golfball to possibly tennis ball size hail falling for 20 minutes. Thousands of automobiles were damaged, with several dealerships suffering much loss. Skylights were destroyed, roofs damaged and windows broken on thousands of buildings. Several injuries were reported from hailstones as well.

Apr 12, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Socorro (6 mi from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Horizon City by the Department of Public Safety.

Sep 15, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Socorro (6 mi from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball size was reported at the intersection of Interstate 10 and George Dieter.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Apr 22, 2019	EF0	Clint 5 mi from Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia	0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia

11 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia since 2006, on 11 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Aug 17, 2011.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 1, 2026	damage reported	Socorro 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2024	60 mph, estimated	El Paso 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 2024	69 mph, estimated	Socorro 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 2016	60 mph, estimated	El Paso Intl. Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 2015	60 mph, estimated	El Paso Intl. Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 2013	60 mph, estimated	San Elizario 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 2011	60 mph, measured	El Paso Intl. Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 2010	60 mph, estimated	El Paso 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 2009	64 mph, estimated	Socorro 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 20, 2008	70 mph, estimated	Socorro 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 Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia; 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 Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia.

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