Hail history for El Cenizo, TX

Last hail within 10 milesMay 8, 20250.88 in (nickel)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20062.25 inMar 30, 2012

Hail days since 20068

Days with hail 1 inch or larger7

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles5

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of El Cenizo on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Mar 30, 2012. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near El Cenizo

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
May 8, 2025	0.88 in nickel	Laredo 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from El Cenizo	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 El Cenizo by year

When hail season peaks near El Cenizo

Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (3) and May (3).

Largest hail storms near El Cenizo

Mar 30, 2012 · 2.25 in · Laredo Link Airport (1 mi from El Cenizo)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail almost to tennis ball size occurred in the western portions of the community of Rio Bravo. Damage to cars and broken windshields were reported.

Apr 25, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Concepcion (3 mi from El Cenizo)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail reported between Ramirez and Concepcion on C.R. 268.

May 10, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Laredo Link Airport (1 mi from El Cenizo)

National Weather Service description (English): The Webb County Sheriff's Office reported golf ball sized hail occurred in the community of Rio Bravo.

Apr 17, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Laredo Link Airport (2 mi from El Cenizo)

May 21, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Laredo Link Airport (9 mi from El Cenizo)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near El Cenizo

5 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of El Cenizo since 2006, on 3 days.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
May 28, 2024	60 mph, estimated	Laredo, San Ygnacio 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 2020	70 mph, estimated	Laredo 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 12, 2015	60 mph, estimated	Laredo Link Airport 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 El Cenizo; 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 El Cenizo.

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