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Hail history for West, TX
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Apr 28, 2026. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near West
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 3 in tea cup | West, Abbott, Elm Mott 6 hail reports · closest 3 mi from West |
| Nov 24, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | West 1 hail report · closest near the center of West |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near West by year
When hail season peaks near West
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and May (5).
Largest hail storms near West
Apr 28, 2026 · 3 in (tea cup) · West (4 mi from West)
National Weather Service description (English): A storm chaser reported 3 inch hail on Cottonwood near North Czech Hall Road.May 20, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Leroy (7 mi from West)
National Weather Service description (English): Baseball sized hail was reported between Leroy and Elm Mott on FM 308.Mar 18, 2018 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Aquilla (8 mi from West)
National Weather Service description (English): A public report indicated tennis ball sized hail approximately 1.3 miles north-northeast of the city of Aquila, TX.Apr 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Elm Mott (8 mi from West)
May 3, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · West (1 mi from West)
National Weather Service description (English): Social Media reported golf ball size hail in West. Time was estimated by radar.Tornadoes within 10 miles of West
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2024 | EF2 | Tours 3 mi from West |
| Apr 26, 2024 | EF0 | Tours 3 mi from West |
| Apr 26, 2024 | EF1 | Abbott 6 mi from West |
| Apr 26, 2024 | EF2 | Birome 5 mi from West |
| Apr 26, 2024 | EF1 | Birome 8 mi from West |
| Jan 28, 2020 | EF0 | Ross 7 mi from West |
| Apr 26, 2011 | EF0 | Leroy 8 mi from West |
| May 5, 2006 | F0 | Mullin 1 mi from West |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near West
12 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West since 2006, on 10 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Jun 3, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Vaughan 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2022 | 55 mph, estimated | West 1 wind report |
| Jan 25, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Abbott 1 wind report |
| May 10, 2016 | 75 mph, estimated | Tyson, West 2 wind reports |
| Feb 10, 2013 | 64 mph, estimated | Leroy 1 wind report |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 64 mph, estimated | Ross, West 2 wind reports |
| Oct 1, 2009 | 75 mph, estimated | West Womack Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2008 | 58 mph, estimated | Leroy 1 wind report |
| Jun 3, 2007 | 60 mph, estimated | Hillsboro 1 wind report |
| Mar 9, 2006 | 58 mph, estimated | Leroy 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 West; 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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12 hail days
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 West.
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