Hail in Hidalgo County, Texas
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Hidalgo County on 44 days since October 2020. That is more than 78% of US counties. It ranks 159 of 254 in Texas.
The largest radar estimate was 6.6 inches on May 18, 2022. The most recent 1-inch day was August 29, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2022 | 6.6 in |
| July 31, 2025 | 4.9 in |
| May 8, 2025 | 3.45 in |
| April 29, 2026 | 3.25 in |
| June 4, 2023 | 2.85 in |
| April 21, 2023 | 2.75 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 50 hail reports since October 2020, and 48 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Texas
- Pecos County: 177 days
- Oldham County: 128 days
- Brewster County: 118 days
- Hartley County: 104 days
- Carson County: 103 days
- Dallam County: 100 days