Hail History

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Hail history for Horizon City, TX

Last hail within 10 milesJun 6, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Nov 4, 2016
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles12

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Horizon City on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Nov 4, 2016. Hail is most common here in September and May.

Recent hail near Horizon City

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

Hail days near Horizon City by year

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When hail season peaks near Horizon City

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

JanFebMar1Apr4May4JunJul1Aug4Sep2Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Horizon City

May 8, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · El Paso Intl. Airport (2 mi from Horizon City)

National Weather Service description (English): Several reports were received of golf ball size hail in Horizon City.

Aug 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · El Paso Intl. Airport (8 mi from Horizon City)

National Weather Service description (English): Wind-driven golfball size hail damaged many vehicles at auto dealerships and broke windows at residences.

Sep 16, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Socorro (5 mi from Horizon City)

National Weather Service description (English): Far east El Paso was hardest hit by this second supercell, with extensive golfball to possibly tennis ball size hail falling for 20 minutes. Thousands of automobiles were damaged, with several dealerships suffering much loss. Skylights were destroyed, roofs damaged and windows broken on thousands of buildings. Several injuries were reported from hailstones as well.

Apr 12, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Socorro (0 mi from Horizon City)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Horizon City by the Department of Public Safety.

Sep 15, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Socorro (6 mi from Horizon City)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball size was reported at the intersection of Interstate 10 and George Dieter.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Horizon City

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 22, 2019EF0Clint
7 mi from Horizon City		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Horizon City

12 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Horizon City since 2006, on 11 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Aug 17, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 6, 2026damage reportedMontana Vista
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 1, 2026damage reportedSocorro
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 19, 202469 mph, estimatedSocorro
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 201660 mph, estimatedEl Paso Intl. Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 201560 mph, estimatedEl Paso Intl. Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 201360 mph, estimatedSan Elizario
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 201160 mph, measuredEl Paso Intl. Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 201060 mph, estimatedEl Paso
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 200964 mph, estimatedSocorro
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 20, 200870 mph, estimatedSocorro
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 Horizon 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.

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 Horizon City.

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