Hail History

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Hail history for Sonora, TX

Last hail within 10 milesMay 21, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Apr 26, 2009
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles7

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sonora on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 26, 2009. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Sonora

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 21, 20261 in
quarter		Sonora
1 hail report · closest near the center of Sonora		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Sonora
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Sonora		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 20251 in
quarter		Sonora
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Sonora		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 Sonora by year

106107081092101112131411511617218119201212223124125226

When hail season peaks near Sonora

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (6) and May (5).

1JanFebMar6Apr5May3JunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Sonora

Apr 26, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Sonora (3 mi from Sonora)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail just larger than golfballs covered the road on Highway 277.

Apr 26, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sonora (1 mi from Sonora)

National Weather Service description (English): A CoCoRaHS observer reported golf ball size hail just south of Sonora, causing broken windows and dents on vehicles.

May 2, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sonora (5 mi from Sonora)

National Weather Service description (English): The broadcast media shared pictures via Twitter of golf ball size hail near Sonora. The time of the event is based on radar.

Apr 15, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sonora (5 mi from Sonora)

National Weather Service description (English): A report from Facebook indicated golf ball size hail fell about 5 miles north of Sonora.

Jun 5, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sonora (6 mi from Sonora)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sonora

7 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sonora since 2006, on 6 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Mar 10, 202660 mph, estimatedSonora
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 19, 202585 mph, estimatedSonora
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202481 mph, estimatedSonora
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 201660 mph, estimatedSonora
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 201060 mph, estimatedSonora
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 26, 200963 mph, estimatedSonora
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 Sonora; 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 Sonora.

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