Hail history for Hidalgo County, NM

Hidalgo County has 17 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 9 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on July 10, 2013.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 17 since 1992

1″ or larger 9 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · July 10, 2013

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Hidalgo County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Hidalgo County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 17 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 6, 2018	0.75″	Penny
July 10, 2015	0.88″	Nickel
July 10, 2013	1.75″	Golf ball
September 15, 2011	1.75″	Golf ball
September 15, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
August 15, 2010	0.88″	Nickel
May 16, 2007	1.0″	Quarter
May 16, 2007	1.75″	Golf ball

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Hidalgo County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

July 10, 2013 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Trained spotters reported golf ball size hail and damage to crops and trees. There was also a broken house window.

August 11, 2006 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Dime to golf ball size hail was reported by a U.S. Customs agent at the checkpoint in Antelope Wells.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	3	8	6	0

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Hidalgo County

Has it ever hailed in Hidalgo County?

Yes — 17 hail events have been recorded for Hidalgo County, NM in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1992, including 9 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Hidalgo County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Hidalgo County, NM is June 6, 2018, with 0.75″ (penny) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Hidalgo County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on July 10, 2013. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.