Medina County, TX hail & severe wind history
114 storm reports on file for Medina County between 2010-04-23 and 2026-05-10 — 72 hail and 42 severe thunderstorm wind. That averages 6.7 reports a year, and May is the busiest month.
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Reports by month for the current filter — the shape of Medina County’s storm season.
| Date | Type | Size / gust | Nearest location | Report detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-10 21:00 | Wind | 53 kt 61 mph | 6.41 mi NW of Hondo Arpt | A 53 kt wind gust was recorded by an Edwards Aquifer Authority mesonet station along Parkers Creek. |
| 2026-05-10 21:01 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | .92 mi SE of Hondo Arpt | A 65 kt gust was recorded by the ASOS at South Texas Regional Airport from a line of severe thunderstorms. |
| 2025-08-19 15:25 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | .69 mi N of Natalia | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 70 mph that downed power lines and trees in Natalia. |
| 2025-06-10 22:20 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 6.66 mi W of (Hdo)Hondo Muni Arpt | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph that peeled metal roofing material off of a mobile home and garage in D'Hanis. |
| 2025-05-06 12:06 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.83 mi NNE of Noonan | A thunderstorm produced quarter size hail southwest of Castroville. |
| 2025-05-06 12:11 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.16 mi NNE of Noonan | A thunderstorm produced quarter size hail southwest of Castroville. |
| 2025-03-31 16:33 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 5.41 mi E of Mico | A thunderstorm produced golf ball size hail west of Government Canyon State Natural Area. |
| 2024-05-13 08:34 | Hail | 1" quarter | 3.51 mi N of Yancey | A thunderstorm produced nickel to quarter size hail near Yancey. |
| 2024-05-13 11:04 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | .92 mi SE of Devine | A thunderstorm produced ping pong ball size hail in Devine. |
| 2024-04-09 21:30 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .92 mi NW of Natalia | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph that downed tree limbs up to 3 inches in diameter on CR 6716 in Natalia. |
| 2024-04-01 21:00 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 2.41 mi E of Rio Medina | A thunderstorm produced half dollar size hail east of Rio Medina. |
| 2024-04-01 21:00 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 2.41 mi W of Rio Medina | A thunderstorm produced half dollar size hail west of Rio Medina. |
| 2024-04-01 21:01 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | .6 mi W of Rio Medina | A thunderstorm produced quarter to golf ball size hail in Rio Medina. |
| 2024-04-01 21:05 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 3.61 mi W of Rio Medina | A thunderstorm produced 1 to 1.25 inch hail west of Rio Medina. |
| 2023-06-02 22:35 | Wind | 51 kt 59 mph | .92 mi SE of Hondo Arpt | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts measured at 51 kts. by the ASOS at the South Texas Regional Airport in Hondo. |
| 2023-05-15 15:15 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | .92 mi SE of Hondo Arpt | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts measured at 50 kts by the ASOS at the South Texas Regional Airport in Hondo. |
| 2023-03-02 19:50 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | .69 mi N of Rio Medina | A thunderstorm produced wind gust estimated at 70 mph that knocked down a tree in Rio Medina. |
| 2022-05-24 22:45 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | .69 mi N of (Hdo)Hondo Muni Arpt | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts measured at 50 kts by the ASOS at the South Texas Regional Airport at Hondo. |
| 2022-05-24 22:59 | Wind | 51 kt 59 mph | .69 mi N of Castroville Muni Arp | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts measured at 51 kts by the AWOS at the Castroville Municipal Airport. |
| 2022-05-21 19:30 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | .6 mi E of Hondo | A thunderstorm produced ping pong ball size hail in Hondo. |
| 2022-05-21 19:52 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 4.44 mi WSW of Dunlay | No narrative filed · source: CoCoRaHS |
| 2022-05-04 22:33 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 2.07 mi N of Ellstone | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 65 mph that damaged a carport at a house just south of the Hondo city limit. |
| 2022-05-04 22:56 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 1.38 mi N of Castroville | A thunderstorm produced penny size hail in Castroville. |
| 2022-04-17 15:50 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1.51 mi NNE of Mico | A thunderstorm produced dime to quarter size hail in Mico. |
| 2022-04-17 16:10 | Hail | 1" quarter | .69 mi N of Rio Medina | A thunderstorm produced quarter size hail in Rio Medina. |
| 2022-04-17 16:27 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 1.39 mi ENE of Castroville | A thunderstorm produced penny size hail in Castroville. |
| 2022-04-17 16:43 | Hail | 3" teacup | 1.83 mi NW of Hondo Arpt | A thunderstorm produced tennis ball to tea cup size hail northwest of Hondo. |
| 2022-04-17 16:54 | Hail | 1" quarter | .6 mi E of Hondo | A thunderstorm produced quarter size hail in Hondo. |
| 2022-04-17 16:55 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 3.01 mi E of Hondo | A thunderstorm produced half dollar size hail in Hondo. |
| 2022-04-17 16:58 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 1.81 mi E of Hondo | A thunderstorm produced half dollar size hail in Hondo. |
| 2022-04-17 16:58 | Hail | 0.75" penny | .6 mi E of Hondo | A thunderstorm produced penny size hail in Hondo. |
| 2022-04-17 17:26 | Hail | 3" teacup | .92 mi NE of Yancey | A thunderstorm produced three inch diameter hail in Yancey. |
| 2022-04-17 17:26 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | .92 mi NE of Yancey | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts measured at 70 mph in Yancey. |
| 2021-05-11 16:20 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 5.13 mi SE of Natalia | No narrative filed · source: CoCoRaHS |
| 2021-05-10 21:12 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | .69 mi N of (Hdo)Hondo Muni Arpt | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts measured at 70 mph at the South Texas Regional Airport in Hondo. |
| 2021-04-28 18:27 | Wind | 96 kt 110 mph | .82 mi NW of (Hdo)Hondo Muni Arpt | An NWS Storm Survey Team determined that the majority of wind damage in and around Hondo was caused by straight line thunderstorm winds estimated at 75 to 110 mph. Two metal buildings had their large doors blown in or out and parts of the metal roofing was blown off a building near the South Texas Regional Airport at… |
| 2021-04-28 18:30 | Hail | 4" grapefruit | 4.65 mi WSW of (Hdo)Hondo Muni Arpt | A NWS damage survey showed extensive damage to cars, RVs, and structures in D'Hanis from very large hail and windblown hail. RVs had holes in their roofs, cars and trucks had windows busted out, and siding had holes in them. Building facades had extensive damage as well. Monetary loss numbers are not readily available… |
| 2021-04-28 18:30 | Hail | 2.5" tennis ball | 4.82 mi W of (Hdo)Hondo Muni Arpt | A thunderstorm produced tennis ball size hail northeast of D'Hanis. |
| 2021-04-28 18:35 | Hail | 6" softball+ | 0 mi N of Hondo | Social media post shows a gargantuan hailstone likely 6+ inches in diameter. The hailstone was not saved and and therefore an official measurement could not be taken. |
| 2021-04-28 18:35 | Hail | 6.42" softball+ | .66 mi SSE of Hondo | A NWS storm survey team and employees from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) conducted official measurements of a gargantuan hailstone. The stone fell at a residence in Hondo Texas during a supercell thunderstorm during the evening of April 28, 2021. With 3D scanning equipment, the IBHS was a… |
| 2021-04-28 18:35 | Hail | 5" softball+ | .6 mi E of Hondo | Pictures shared on social media show several large hailstones over 5 inches in diameter. Significant hail damage occurred in and around Hondo with property damage to roofs, cars, windows, and some buildings. |
| 2021-04-28 18:50 | Wind | 91 kt 105 mph | 4.84 mi S of Dunlay | An NWS Storm Survey Team determined that damage done east of the EF-1 tornado south of Dunlay was caused by straight line thunderstorm winds estimated at 80 to 105 mph. Two separate sections of power lines were knocked down, the roofs of two houses were damaged, several center pivot irrigation systems were damaged, an… |
| 2021-04-28 19:00 | Hail | 2.5" tennis ball | .6 mi E of Dunlay | A thunderstorm produced tennis ball size hail in Dunlay. |
| 2021-04-28 19:10 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 2.78 mi WNW of Castroville | A thunderstorm produced golf ball size hail northwest of Castroville. |
| 2021-04-28 19:10 | Wind | 53 kt 61 mph | .69 mi N of Castroville Muni Arp | A thunderstorm produced a measured wind gust of 53 kts at the Castroville Municipal Airport. |
| 2021-04-28 19:16 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | .92 mi NE of Castroville | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 70 mph that flipped a Recreation Vehicle, uprooted several trees, blew down fences, and twisted irrigation pipes around Castroville. |
| 2020-05-24 18:42 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | .6 mi E of Hondo Arpt | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts measured at 61 kts. by the ASOS at the South Texas Regional Airport in Hondo. |
| 2020-05-20 21:21 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .92 mi SE of Hondo Arpt | A thunderstorm produced a wind gust measured at 52 kts. at the South Texas Regional Airport in Hondo. |
| 2020-01-10 19:20 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 1.83 mi NW of Devine | A thunderstorm produced half dollar size hail northwest of Devine. |
| 2020-01-10 19:24 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | .92 mi SE of Lacoste | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 70 mph that caused considerable roof and awning damage to a house. |
| 2019-06-09 21:29 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | .6 mi E of Hondo | A thunderstorm produced 1.5 inch hail in Hondo. |
| 2019-06-09 21:30 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | .6 mi E of Hondo | A thunderstorm produced 1.25 inch hail in Hondo. |
| 2019-06-09 21:31 | Wind | 51 kt 59 mph | .69 mi N of (Hdo)Hondo Muni Arpt | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts measured at 51 kts. by the ASOS at South Texas Regional Airport at Hondo (KHDO). |
| 2019-06-04 13:00 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | .69 mi N of Castroville Muni Arp | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 70 mph that severely damaged three airplanes, two hangars, and the terminal at the Castroville Municipal Airport. There was also damage to a sports complex at Medina Valley ISD next to the airport. |
| 2019-04-17 23:32 | Hail | 1" quarter | 3.67 mi SE of Rio Medina | A thunderstorm produced one inch hail that dented a pickup truck between Rio Medina and Castroville. |
| 2019-04-13 08:16 | Hail | 3" teacup | 4.16 mi ENE of Mico | A thunderstorm produced three inch hail east of Medina Lake. |
| 2019-04-07 04:27 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .92 mi SE of Hondo Arpt | A thunderstorm produced a wind gust measured at 60 mph by the ASOS at the South Texas Regional Airport at Hondo. |
| 2018-05-20 15:50 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .92 mi SE of Devine | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph that knocked down trees in the Devine area. |
| 2018-05-04 07:00 | Hail | 1" quarter | 17.64 mi NNW of Hondo Arpt | A thunderstorm produced nickel to quarter size hail south of Tarpley causing damage to trees. |
| 2018-03-28 08:13 | Hail | 1" quarter | 3.01 mi E of Dunlay | A thunderstorm produced quarter size hail west of Castroville. |
| 2018-03-28 08:26 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | .69 mi S of Lacoste | A thunderstorm produced half dollar size hail in Lacoste. |
| 2018-02-25 05:45 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 13.61 mi NNW of Hondo Arpt | A thunderstorm produced golf ball size hail north of Hondo. |
| 2017-06-04 20:47 | Wind | 58 kt 67 mph | .69 mi N of (Hdo)Hondo Muni Arpt | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts of 67 mph measured by the ASOS at Hondo Municipal Airport. The fastest two minute wind was 54 mph. |
| 2017-06-04 21:00 | Hail | 0.75" penny | .6 mi E of Hondo | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2017-06-04 21:24 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 4.09 mi NW of Devine | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph near Hwy 173 and FM1343 northwest of Devine. |
| 2017-05-03 18:30 | Hail | 1" quarter | 4.98 mi NNE of Hondo Arpt | A thunderstorm produce quarter size hail north of Hondo. |
| 2017-02-19 21:35 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 4.58 mi SW of Noonan | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph that blew over a few sheds north of Devine. |
| 2016-05-29 02:11 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .92 mi NE of Coal Mine | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph that tore shingles off a roof, knocked down a tree, and blew a trampoline down the street in Lake Shore Estates. |
| 2016-05-28 17:12 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | .69 mi N of Ellstone | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2016-05-28 17:30 | Hail | 2" hen egg | 1.51 mi SSW of Hondo | A thunderstorm produced two inch hail near Hwy 173 south of Hondo. |
| 2016-05-28 18:05 | Hail | 4.5" softball | 1.38 mi N of Ellstone | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2016-05-17 21:11 | Hail | 3" teacup | 4.98 mi NNE of Hondo Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2016-05-17 21:34 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | .69 mi S of Quihi | A thunderstorm produced ping pong ball size hail in Quihi. |
| 2016-05-17 21:48 | Hail | 2" hen egg | .6 mi E of Dunlay | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2016-05-17 21:58 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | .6 mi E of Castroville | A thunderstorm produced golf ball size hail in Castroville. |
| 2016-05-17 22:00 | Hail | 3" teacup | 2.07 mi N of Noonan | No narrative filed · source: CoCoRaHS |
| 2016-05-17 22:04 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 2.41 mi W of Castroville | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2016-05-17 22:15 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.4 mi NNE of Castroville Muni Arp | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2016-05-17 22:25 | Hail | 2" hen egg | 8.53 mi NW of Hondo Arpt | A thunderstorm produced two inch hail near FM1796 and CR321 north of D'Hanis. |
| 2016-04-12 20:05 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 5.41 mi E of Mico | No narrative filed · source: CoCoRaHS |
| 2016-04-12 21:03 | Hail | 1" quarter | .92 mi NW of Hondo | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2016-04-01 04:15 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1.21 mi E of Devine | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2015-12-13 01:08 | Wind | 53 kt 61 mph | .56 mi NNE of (Hdo)Hondo Muni Arpt | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts measured at 53 kts. (61 mph) by the South Texas Regional Airport at Hondo ASOS. |
| 2015-08-12 15:35 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 0 mi N of Castroville Muni Arp | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts measured at 56 kts. by the AWOS at the Castroville Municipal Airport. |
| 2015-04-25 02:54 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | .92 mi NW of Hondo | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 75 mph flipped over four to five trailers at Hwy 90 and Hwy 173, blew the doors out at a car dealership, and knocked down several trees all in Hondo. |
| 2015-04-25 03:45 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | 4.27 mi E of Rio Medina | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 75 mph that knocked down several trees. |
| 2015-04-25 03:55 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 1.21 mi E of Devine | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2014-05-27 17:40 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 3.61 mi W of Rio Medina | No narrative filed · source: CoCoRaHS |
| 2014-05-27 17:42 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 3.01 mi W of Rio Medina | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2014-05-27 18:00 | Hail | 1" quarter | .6 mi W of Castroville | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2014-05-26 09:21 | Hail | 1" quarter | 12.12 mi NNW of Hondo Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2013-05-10 06:20 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | .92 mi NE of Mico | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2013-05-10 16:50 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 6.18 mi WSW of (Hdo)Hondo Muni Arpt | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. |
| 2013-05-10 16:57 | Hail | 1" quarter | .92 mi NW of Hondo | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2013-05-10 17:30 | Hail | 1" quarter | .92 mi NW of Hondo | No narrative filed · source: Broadcast Media |
| 2013-05-10 17:30 | Hail | 1" quarter | .92 mi SE of Castroville Muni Arp | A thunderstorm produced quarter size hail for nine minutes that broke windows on a house. |
| 2013-05-10 18:10 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .92 mi SE of Lacoste | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph that broke numerous windows, tore siding and roofing away, and uprooted six to eight inch trees. |
| 2013-04-27 20:48 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | .92 mi NW of Hondo | No narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement |
| 2013-03-09 22:51 | Hail | 1" quarter | 6.18 mi WSW of (Hdo)Hondo Muni Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2013-03-09 23:51 | Hail | 1" quarter | 6.18 mi WSW of (Hdo)Hondo Muni Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2012-09-12 18:46 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | 1.21 mi E of Devine | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 58 mph that snapped two power poles and downed power lines. Winds also damaged some roofs and blew down some trees. |
| 2012-05-07 19:48 | Wind | 54 kt 62 mph | .6 mi E of Hondo Arpt | A thunderstorm produced a wind gust measured by the Hondo Municipal Airport ASOS at 54 kts. This strong wind brought down several trees and caused power outages. |
| 2012-01-25 04:00 | Wind | 43 kt 49 mph | 1.21 mi W of Devine | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 50 mph which caused damage to several buildings and knocked over some trees in Devine. |
| 2011-11-15 06:10 | Wind | 59 kt 68 mph | 0 mi NW of (Hdo)Hondo Muni Arpt | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts measured by the Hondo Municipal Airport ASOS at 59 kts. |
| 2011-08-12 02:30 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 5.41 mi E of Mico | No narrative filed · source: CoCoRaHS |
| 2011-05-12 08:15 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | 1.93 mi ESE of Hondo | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 50 knots which damaged a small portable building and a small utility pole. |
| 2011-05-12 08:16 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 2.76 mi N of Noonan | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 61 knots which snapped off two large mesquite tree limbs. |
| 2011-05-12 08:25 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .92 mi NW of Hondo | A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 52 knots which caused tree damage city wide in Hondo. |
| 2010-05-25 07:22 | Wind | 58 kt 67 mph | .92 mi NW of Hondo | A thunderstorm produced a measured wind gust of 67 mph on the Hondo Airport ASOS. The airport hanger was damaged and there were several trees blown down. |
| 2010-05-14 06:00 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 2.07 mi S of Mico | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2010-04-23 21:38 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 11.97 mi WNW of Hondo Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2010-04-23 22:40 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 2.4 mi NNE of Hondo Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2010-04-23 22:52 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 2.4 mi NNE of Hondo Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement |
| 2010-04-23 23:46 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 6.18 mi WSW of (Hdo)Hondo Muni Arpt | A thunderstorm produced one and three quarter inch hail in D'Hannis and one inch hail in Hondo. |
Worst storm days in Medina County
| Date | Reports that day | Largest hail | Peak gust |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-28 | 11 | 6.42" (softball+) | 110 mph |
| 2022-04-17 | 10 | 3" (teacup) | 70 mph |
| 2016-05-17 | 8 | 3" (teacup) | — |
| 2013-05-10 | 6 | 1.25" (half dollar) | 60 mph |
| 2024-04-01 | 4 | 1.75" (golf ball) | — |
| 2010-04-23 | 4 | 1.75" (golf ball) | — |
| 2016-05-28 | 3 | 4.5" (softball) | — |
| 2019-06-09 | 3 | 1.5" (ping pong ball) | 59 mph |
| 2015-04-25 | 3 | 1.25" (half dollar) | 75 mph |
| 2014-05-27 | 3 | 1.25" (half dollar) | — |
Reports by year
Report counts are driven partly by how many people were around to report a storm, so recent years tend to look busier than the early 2010s. Treat the trend as a reporting trend, not purely a weather trend.
Notable large-hail events (2" and up)
| Date | Size | Near | What was reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-17 | 3" teacup | 1.83 mi NW of Hondo Arpt | A thunderstorm produced tennis ball to tea cup size hail northwest of Hondo. |
| 2022-04-17 | 3" teacup | .92 mi NE of Yancey | A thunderstorm produced three inch diameter hail in Yancey. |
| 2021-04-28 | 4" grapefruit | 4.65 mi WSW of (Hdo)Hondo Muni Arpt | A NWS damage survey showed extensive damage to cars, RVs, and structures in D'Hanis from very large hail and windblown hail. RVs had holes in their roofs, cars and trucks had windows busted out, and siding had holes in them. Building facades had extensive damage as well. Monetary loss numbers are not readily available… |
| 2021-04-28 | 2.5" tennis ball | 4.82 mi W of (Hdo)Hondo Muni Arpt | A thunderstorm produced tennis ball size hail northeast of D'Hanis. |
| 2021-04-28 | 6" softball+ | 0 mi N of Hondo | Social media post shows a gargantuan hailstone likely 6+ inches in diameter. The hailstone was not saved and and therefore an official measurement could not be taken. |
| 2021-04-28 | 6.42" softball+ | .66 mi SSE of Hondo | A NWS storm survey team and employees from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) conducted official measurements of a gargantuan hailstone. The stone fell at a residence in Hondo Texas during a supercell thunderstorm during the evening of April 28, 2021. With 3D scanning equipment, the IBHS was a… |
| 2021-04-28 | 5" softball+ | .6 mi E of Hondo | Pictures shared on social media show several large hailstones over 5 inches in diameter. Significant hail damage occurred in and around Hondo with property damage to roofs, cars, windows, and some buildings. |
| 2021-04-28 | 2.5" tennis ball | .6 mi E of Dunlay | A thunderstorm produced tennis ball size hail in Dunlay. |
When does hail hit Medina County?
Across 17 years of records, May produced the most reports (48), followed by the months either side of it. Monthly totals:
| Month | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3 | 2.6% |
| February | 2 | 1.8% |
| March | 6 | 5.3% |
| April | 40 | 35.1% |
| May | 48 | 42.1% |
| June | 9 | 7.9% |
| July | 0 | 0.0% |
| August | 3 | 2.6% |
| September | 1 | 0.9% |
| October | 0 | 0.0% |
| November | 1 | 0.9% |
| December | 1 | 0.9% |
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About these numbers
Every row above is a report filed with the National Weather Service and archived in the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (FIPS 48325). Reports are eyewitness, trained-spotter and damage-survey observations, so they cluster near roads and towns and miss storms over empty country. Hail sizes are estimates. Damage figures are preliminary as filed and are never revised in this archive. Use this page for background, not for an insurance claim, a legal filing, or a roof assessment — for those, get the official record from NOAA directly.