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Hail history for Sweetwater, TX
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sweetwater on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 25, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Sweetwater
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Roscoe 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Sweetwater |
| Nov 3, 2024 | 0.75 in penny | Sweetwater 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Sweetwater |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Sweetwater by year
When hail season peaks near Sweetwater
Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (15) and April (11).
Largest hail storms near Sweetwater
May 4, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Sweetwater (0 mi from Sweetwater)
National Weather Service description (English): A hail swath began 3 miles north of Sweetwater and continued through Sweetwater and then for another mile to the east of the town.May 5, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Albany (0 mi from Sweetwater)
National Weather Service description (English): The large hail stones damaged vehicle windshields in Moran.Apr 23, 2007 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Sweetwater (0 mi from Sweetwater)
National Weather Service description (English): The hail Size increased to Baseball size on Ranch Road 419 near the Fisher and Nolan County line.Apr 25, 2023 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Sweetwater (2 mi from Sweetwater)
National Weather Service description (English): A report of baseball size hail from mping, 2 miles east of Sweetwater.May 9, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Sweetwater (0 mi from Sweetwater)
National Weather Service description (English): Law Enforcement reported two inch hail at the TA Truck Stop along Interstate 20 at Mile Marker 242.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sweetwater
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2015 | EF0 | Palava 5 mi from Sweetwater |
| May 14, 2008 | EF0 | Lake Trammell 9 mi from Sweetwater |
| Apr 23, 2007 | EF0 | Sweetwater Muni Airport 3 mi from Sweetwater |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sweetwater
52 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sweetwater since 2006, on 33 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jun 21, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | damage reported | Roscoe 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Sweetwater 1 wind report |
| Nov 18, 2024 | 62 mph, measured | Sweetwater Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 85 mph, estimated | Sweetwater, Roscoe 3 wind reports |
| Jun 21, 2023 | 85 mph, estimated | Roscoe, Sweetwater, Sweetwater Muni Airport 9 wind reports |
| May 23, 2023 | 69 mph, estimated | Roscoe, Sweetwater Muni Airport 2 wind reports |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 69 mph, estimated | Roscoe 1 wind report |
| Sep 30, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Roscoe 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 75 mph, estimated | Sweetwater 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2020 | 70 mph, estimated | Sweetwater, Sweetwater Muni Airport 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 Sweetwater; 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 Sweetwater.
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