Hail History

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Hail history for San Carlos, TX

Last hail within 10 milesAug 17, 20260.7 in
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 8, 2025
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles39

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of San Carlos on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 8, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near San Carlos

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 17, 20260.7 inEdinburg
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from San Carlos		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 8, 20252 in
hen egg		Mc Allen, Edinburg Muni Airport, Donna
8 hail reports · closest 6 mi from San Carlos		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near San Carlos by year

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When hail season peaks near San Carlos

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and June (4).

JanFebMar1Apr7May4JunJul2Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near San Carlos

May 8, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mc Allen (10 mi from San Carlos)

National Weather Service description (English): A member of the public reported 2 inch hail via Facebook in north McAllen.

Oct 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Elsa (4 mi from San Carlos)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported quarter to golf ball size hail at Monte Cristo and Filegonia Road in Elsa. Hail fell at approximately 630 PM, according to the report and radar reconciliation, and appears to have continued at quarter to golf-ball sized as the updraft redeveloped over and just south of Edcouch between 630 and 640 PM CDT.

May 31, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pharr (9 mi from San Carlos)

National Weather Service description (English): City of Pharr Emergency Manager reported golf ball size hail south of Pharr.

May 13, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Edinburg (5 mi from San Carlos)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported along FM 490 near Faysville.

Apr 21, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Donna (9 mi from San Carlos)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of San Carlos

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 27, 2025EF0Edcouch
8 mi from San Carlos		0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 26, 2024EF?Donna
8 mi from San Carlos		0.2 mi long, 20 yd wide
Sep 16, 2023EF?La Villa
10 mi from San Carlos		0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
May 10, 2006F0Sarita
6 mi from San Carlos		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near San Carlos

39 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of San Carlos since 2006, on 23 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
May 9, 202667 mph, estimatedSan Juan
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202582 mph, estimatedSan Carlos, Weslaco Mid Vly Airport, Monte Alto
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 10, 202360 mph, estimatedSan Carlos
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202375 mph, estimatedPharr, Edinburg Muni Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 23, 202281 mph, estimatedFaysville, Edinburg Yard
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 12, 202170 mph, estimatedDonna, Pharr
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 25, 201960 mph, estimatedEdinburg Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 201975 mph, estimatedMonte Alto
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 201964 mph, estimatedAlamo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 20, 201560 mph, estimatedWeslaco
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 San Carlos; 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 San Carlos.

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