Hail history in Laredo, TX
On average, NOAA recorded hail within 15 miles of the center of Laredo on 1.2 days a year from 2016 to 2025, 1.1 of them with hail 1 inch or larger. NOAA recorded hail within 15 miles of the center of Laredo on 22 days since 2010. The largest hail reported was 2.5 in, in 2017. 16 of those days had hail of 1 inch or larger. May has the most hail days, 11 since 2010. The most recent was May 8, 2025. NOAA also recorded high wind on 19 days, with gusts up to 96 mph.
Ranks #99 of 200 US cities for days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2016 to 2025.
- Hail days since 2010
- 22
- Largest hail
- 2.5 in
- Highest gust
- 96 mph
Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center
Data through November 1, 2026
22 hail days within 15 miles since 2010, largest 2.5 in
Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center
Data through November 1, 2026
Hail days by year
Bar chart of hail days per year, 2010 to 2026. 22 hail days in total; the most was 4 in 2012.
Hail days by month
Hail days by month since 2010: Jan 0, Feb 0, Mar 5, Apr 4, May 11, Jun 2, Jul 0, Aug 0, Sep 0, Oct 0, Nov 0, Dec 0.
Most recent hail days
| Date | Largest hail | Nearest report |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 0.88 in | 13.7 mi |
| May 17, 2024 | 1.0 in | 1.4 mi |
| May 13, 2024 | 1.75 in | 9.1 mi |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 1.0 in | 2.4 mi |
| Apr 23, 2023 | 1.0 in | 2.9 mi |
| May 24, 2022 | 2.0 in | 1.3 mi |
| Mar 21, 2022 | 1.0 in | 5.1 mi |
| Mar 27, 2018 | 1.75 in | 2.8 mi |
| May 21, 2017 | 2.5 in | 0.9 mi |
| Apr 11, 2017 | 2.5 in | 12.2 mi |
About this data
- Distances are from the center of Laredo, not from any one property. Look up a street address below for a single building.
- Reports come from trained spotters and the public, so they cluster near towns and roads.
- No report does not mean no hail. Hail can fall where no one is there to report it.
- This is not a damage or insurance assessment.
19 high-wind days within 15 miles since 2010, strongest gust 96 mph
Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center
Data through November 1, 2026
Most recent high-wind days
| Date | Highest gust | Nearest report |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | 58 mph | 1.9 mi |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 60 mph | 13.5 mi |
| May 28, 2024 | 81 mph | 1.4 mi |
| Apr 23, 2023 | 58 mph | 1.4 mi |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 60 mph | 3.5 mi |
| May 24, 2022 | 60 mph | 2.3 mi |
| May 17, 2021 | 64 mph | 1.4 mi |
| May 21, 2020 | 70 mph | 7.4 mi |
| May 20, 2020 | 75 mph | 4.0 mi |
| May 21, 2017 | 96 mph | 0.9 mi |
About this data
- Distances are from the center of Laredo, not from any one property. Look up a street address below for a single building.
- Reports come from trained spotters and the public, so they cluster near towns and roads.
- No report does not mean no hail. Hail can fall where no one is there to report it.
- Wind speed is the highest reported gust; some reports have no speed.
- This is not a damage or insurance assessment.
Gusts, tornadoes and hurricanes in Laredo
Estimated peak gusts
No day since October 1, 2021 had an estimated peak gust of 58 mph or more at Laredo.
| Day | Estimated peak gust |
|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2024 | 50 mph or more |
Estimates: the highest gust of each storm day in NOAA’s hourly 2.5 km wind analysis (URMA), which fills in between weather stations. Analyses like this smooth out short thunderstorm gusts, so they are best for widespread wind (hurricanes, winter storms, high wind days); for thunderstorm wind, NOAA’s wind reports are the better record. Not a measurement at any building.
Tornadoes within 10 miles
NOAA has no tornado path within 10 miles of Laredo since 1950.
Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center. Ratings before 2007 are on the original Fujita scale.
Hurricanes and tropical storms
6 storms in NOAA's records brought modeled tropical-storm-force winds (39 mph or more) to Laredo.
| Storm | Modeled peak gust | Sustained | Closest pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen (1980) | 76 mph | 62 mph | 1 miles |
| Celia (1970) | 54 mph | 44 mph | 71 miles |
| Beulah (1967) | 53 mph | 43 mph | 34 miles |
| 1919 Florida Keys hurricane | 65 mph | 53 mph | 16 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1916 | 59 mph | 48 mph | 37 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1880 | 68 mph | 55 mph | 22 miles |
Modeled from NOAA’s best tracks for open, flat ground; not measurements. How we model hurricane winds
51 radar hail days within 15 miles since 2020, largest 3.0 in or more
Source: NOAA MRMS radar (MESH), from October 14, 2020. Estimates of the largest hail in each 1 km cell, not measurements.
35 days with radar hail 1 inch or larger, 5 at 2 inches or larger, within 15 miles of Laredo’s center.
Biggest radar hail days
- 0.75 in+
- 1.0 in+
- 1.5 in+
- 2.0 in+
- 2.5 in+
- 3.0 in+
Most recent radar hail days
| Date | Largest radar estimate |
|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | 1.75 in or more |
| Aug 8, 2026 | 0.75 in or more |
| Jun 19, 2026 | 1.0 in or more |
| May 26, 2026 | 1.5 in or more |
| May 18, 2026 | 0.75 in or more |
| May 8, 2026 | 0.75 in or more |
Laredo and other Texas cities
Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center
Data through November 1, 2026
Days a year with hail 1 inch or larger within 15 miles of each city's center, 2016 to 2025, and each city's rank among 200 US cities.
| City | Days a year | US rank |
|---|---|---|
| Amarillo | 6.2 | #3 |
| Lubbock | 4.8 | #6 |
| Dallas | 4.7 | #9 |
| San Antonio | 3.7 | #16 |
| Tyler | 2.9 | #24 |
| Waco | 2.5 | #34 |
| Killeen | 2.3 | #40 |
| Austin | 2.2 | #46 |
| Longview | 2.0 | #51 |
| Houston | 1.7 | #65 |
| Beaumont | 1.4 | #77 |
| College Station | 1.3 | #85 |
| McAllen | 1.2 | #93 |
| El Paso | 1.2 | #93 |
| Laredo | 1.1 | #99 |
| Brownsville | 0.4 | #152 |
| Corpus Christi | 0.3 | #157 |
About this data
- Each city counts reports within 15 miles of its center, not of any one property.
- Reports come from trained spotters and the public, so they cluster near towns and roads.
- No report does not mean no hail. Hail can fall where no one is there to report it.
- This is not a damage or insurance assessment.
Storms in Laredo
For the Corpus Christi radar area, which reaches Laredo, NOAA's Storm Prediction Center found a primary severe season of March 9 to June 20 in 1980 to 2006 reports, peaking around May 14.1
Notable storms
- May 28, 2024The National Weather Service found that a microburst with winds up to 80 mph, not a tornado, damaged homes in the Green Ranch subdivision, and NOAA's storm records note damage to parts of homes and fences near Peoples Boulevard. Laredo's airport measured a 52-knot (60 mph) gust.2,3,4
- May 24, 2022Hail up to 2 inches across fell on the northwest side of Laredo, and half dollar size hail fell on the north side near Interstate 35 and Shiloh Drive. Winds estimated at 52 knots (60 mph) caused damage in north Laredo.5,6,7
- May 21, 2017Winds estimated at 80 to 95 mph cut a 5-mile path across northwest Laredo, overturning tractor trailers at the U.S. Customs facility near the World Trade Bridge, and hail up to baseball size damaged roofs and cars. NOAA's storm records list about $20 million in property damage in the area.8
- March 30, 2012Hail up to 2.25 inches, nearly tennis ball size, fell in western Rio Bravo, where cars were damaged and windshields broken. Golf ball size hail fell on the far south side of Laredo.9,10
- May 14, 2006Hail up to 2.75 inches fell as a storm crossed north and east-central Laredo, and its winds damaged homes and businesses on that side of the city. NOAA's storm records list about $1.6 million in property damage in the area.11,12
- June 2, 2003Winds estimated at 85 to 95 mph hit around Laredo International Airport, where hangars failed, 25 aircraft were damaged and a parked Boeing 737 was blown off a runway. NOAA's storm records list about $33 million in property damage in the area.13
Warnings and alerts
The National Weather Service office in Corpus Christi issues forecasts and warnings for 15 counties, including Webb County.14 Webb County posts county alerts and emergencies in its online Alert Center, with instant notice through its Notify Me subscription.15
Sources
- 1. NOAA Storm Prediction Center: CRP Severe Weather Climatology
- 2. KGNS: Microburst, not tornado, causes damage in Laredo's Green Ranch area
- 3. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Thunderstorm Wind, Webb County, May 28, 2024
- 4. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Thunderstorm Wind, Webb County, May 28, 2024 (Laredo airport)
- 5. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Hail, Webb County, May 24, 2022
- 6. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Hail, Webb County, May 24, 2022 (north Laredo)
- 7. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Thunderstorm Wind, Webb County, May 24, 2022
- 8. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Thunderstorm Wind, Webb County, May 21, 2017
- 9. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Hail, Webb County, March 30, 2012
- 10. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Hail, Webb County, March 30, 2012 (south Laredo)
- 11. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Thunderstorm Wind, Webb County, May 14, 2006
- 12. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Hail, Webb County, May 14, 2006
- 13. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Thunderstorm Wind, Webb County, June 2, 2003
- 14. NWS Corpus Christi: Products and Services Guide
- 15. Webb County, Texas: Alert Center
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Questions about hail in Laredo
Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center
Data through November 1, 2026
- How often does it hail in Laredo?
- NOAA recorded hail within 15 miles of the center of Laredo on 1.2 days a year on average from 2016 to 2025, 1.1 of them with hail 1 inch or larger. Since 2010 it recorded 22 hail days.
- When is hail season in Laredo?
- May has the most hail days within 15 miles of the center of Laredo, 11 since 2010, then March (5) and April (4).
- What is the largest hail recorded in Laredo?
- 2.5 in, in 2017: the largest hail NOAA recorded within 15 miles of the center of Laredo since 2010.
- When did it last hail in Laredo?
- NOAA's most recent hail report within 15 miles of the center of Laredo is from May 8, 2025, with hail up to 0.88 in reported 13.7 miles from the center. Data through November 1, 2026.