Hail history for Zapata, TX

Last hail within 10 milesMay 23, 20221 in (quarter)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Feb 5, 2013

Hail days since 200617

Days with hail 1 inch or larger13

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles18

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Zapata on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Feb 5, 2013. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Zapata

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Zapata in the last two years.

Hail days near Zapata by year

When hail season peaks near Zapata

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and April (4).

Largest hail storms near Zapata

May 14, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Zapata (8 mi from Zapata)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported hail up to 1.75 inches was observed falling approximately 6 miles southeast of Zapata along US highway 83, as the supercell thunderstorm began edging toward Starr County.

Feb 5, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Zapata (4 mi from Zapata)

National Weather Service description (English): Trained Skywarn spotter reported golf ball size hail at the Zapata County Airport.

Nov 22, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Zapata (3 mi from Zapata)

Apr 17, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Zapata (3 mi from Zapata)

May 15, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Zapata Airport (1 mi from Zapata)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Zapata

18 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Zapata since 2006, on 15 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on May 8, 2012.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
May 11, 2021	70 mph, estimated	Zapata Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 2020	75 mph, estimated	Zapata Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 2020	55 mph, estimated	Zapata Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 24, 2019	64 mph, estimated	Zapata Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 2015	51 mph, measured	Zapata 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 12, 2015	64 mph, estimated	Zapata Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Nov 22, 2014	70 mph, estimated	Zapata 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 2014	60 mph, estimated	Zapata Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 10, 2012	70 mph, estimated	Zapata Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 2012	64 mph, estimated	Zapata Airport 2 wind reports	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 Zapata; 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 Zapata.

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