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Hail history for Sullivan City, TX
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sullivan City on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 21, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Sullivan City
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Sullivan City in the last two years.
Hail days near Sullivan City by year
When hail season peaks near Sullivan City
Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and April (1).
Largest hail storms near Sullivan City
Apr 21, 2023 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Penitas (8 mi from Sullivan City)
National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of golf ball (1.75) to baseball (2.75) size hail falling across the Pe��itas area. Several pictures showed hail sizes up to baseballs, with a few pictures showing hail damaged car windshields. One picture in particular showed hail going through the rear windshield of a vehicle with the hailstone intact in the backseat. That same car also had it's right driver's side taillight broken by the large hail. Several other reports of broken windshields or dents to cars were reported in and around Pe��itas.May 3, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grulla (5 mi from Sullivan City)
Jun 18, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sullivan City (3 mi from Sullivan City)
National Weather Service description (English): Residents impacted by the same pulse-severe storm that damaged nine homes in a colonia along the Hidalgo/Starr County line just northwest of Sullivan City reported a brief period of hail that accompanied the wind. Hail ranged from 1 inch to 1.75 inch (golfball size) in diameter.May 24, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · La Toya (6 mi from Sullivan City)
May 17, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Havana (4 mi from Sullivan City)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sullivan City
11 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sullivan City since 2006, on 8 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Penitas 1 wind report |
| Apr 29, 2023 | 86 mph, estimated | Penitas 2 wind reports |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Garciasville, La Toya, Carrizelos 3 wind reports |
| Apr 10, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Garciasville 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2020 | 70 mph, estimated | Sullivan City 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2020 | 63 mph, estimated | Penitas 1 wind report |
| May 11, 2015 | 49 mph, estimated | Garciasville 1 wind report |
| May 3, 2007 | 60 mph, estimated | Garciasville 1 wind report |
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 Sullivan City; 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 Sullivan City.
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