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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near McAllen, TX

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near McAllen, TX from April 20, 1977 through August 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 78501 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
35
Wind Reports
33
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  McAllen, TX · 1977–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near McAllen, TX

30 reports
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2.00″ hail
May 9, 2025
2:39 AM UTC
Hail report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Member of the public provided Facebook photo comment showing approximately 2 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Mcallen, TX
1.75″ hail
May 9, 2025
12:24 AM UTC
Hail report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Member of the public posted Facebook photo (location verified by radar) of a hailstone estimated about 1.75 inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Mcallen, TX
3.00″ hail
May 9, 2025
12:18 AM UTC
Hail report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Member of the public pasted a Facebook comment of a photo of hailstone approximately 3 inches long and 1.5 inches wide.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Mcallen, TX
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2025
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Member of the public posted Facebook photo comment with location and timestamp... approximately 1 inch.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE Mcallen, TX
2.00″ hail
May 9, 2025
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo received from DHR Health of a 2 inch sized measured hailstone that fell near Dove and McColl.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Mcallen, TX
2.00″ hail
May 9, 2025
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Member of the public sent a photo through a Facebook message showing hailstones approximately 2 inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Mcallen, TX
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2025
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Member of the public posted a photo comment via Facebook showing approximately 1 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Mcallen, TX
1.75″ hail
May 9, 2025
12:08 AM UTC
Hail report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Member of the public posted Facebook photo comment showing approximately golf ball sized hailstone.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Mcallen, TX
1.50″ hail
May 9, 2025
12:07 AM UTC
Hail report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Local EM reported estimated ping pong ball sized hail at residence and provided a photo.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Mcallen, TX
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2025
12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report received from HAM operator of 1 inch estimated hail falling for 10 minutes duration.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Mcallen, TX
1.25″ hail
Apr 21, 2023
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF HAIL IN MCALLEN FROM HALF INCH TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mcallen, TX
1.25″ hail
Apr 21, 2023
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MCALLEN EMC REPORTED HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Mcallen, TX
1.75″ hail
May 9, 2020
3:46 AM UTC
Hail report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED TO THE NORTHWEST OF MCALLEN VIA MPING REPORT AND A SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Mcallen, TX
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2020
3:43 AM UTC
Hail report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE OF ESTIMATED QUARTER SIZE HAIL NORTHWEST OF MCALLEN. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Mcallen, TX
1.00″ hail
Aug 25, 2019
10:43 PM UTC
Hail report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DAUGHTER OF FORMER NWS EMPLOYEE REPORTED QUARTER SIZED HAIL ALONG NORTH 17TH STREET IN MCALLEN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mcallen, TX
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near McAllen, TX

30 reports
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62 mph
Aug 2, 2026
11:24 PM UTC
Wind report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KMFE McAllen reported thunderstorm wind gust of 62 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ssw Mcallen, TX
62 mph
May 9, 2026
2:14 PM UTC
Wind report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KMFE Mcallen.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Mcallen, TX
74 mph
May 1, 2023
5:30 AM UTC
Wind report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS LOST POWER SHORTLY AFTER PEAK WINDS WERE OBSERVED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Mcallen, TX
UNK mph
May 1, 2023
5:20 AM UTC
Wind report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE CANOPY OVER THE GAS PUMPS AT THE EXXON GAS STATION AT THE CORNER OF LARK AND N 23RD STREET WAS BLOWN OVER. OTHER IMAGES SHOW METAL PIECES IN THE ROADWAY NEAR THERE. TIMING BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Mcallen, TX
UNK mph
May 1, 2023
5:20 AM UTC
Wind report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC SHARED PICTURES OF DAMAGE TO 2 TO 5 LARGE OAK TREES... INCLUDING A LARGE BRANCH ABOUT 8 TO 12 INCHES IN DIAMETER THAT HAD SNAPPED. TIMING ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Mcallen, TX
68 mph
Apr 23, 2023
6:02 PM UTC
Wind report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Mcallen, TX
UNK mph
Apr 21, 2023
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMBS KNOCKED DOWN NEAR WARE RD IN MCALLEN
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Mcallen, TX
UNK mph
Apr 21, 2023
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WAREHOUSE GARAGE DOOR BLOWN IN BY THUNDERSTORM WIND GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Mcallen, TX
62 mph
Apr 21, 2023
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MCALLEN MILLER AIRPORT ASOS PEAK WIND GUST
NWS Wind Report Location: Mcallen, TX
63 mph
May 13, 2021
6:07 AM UTC
Wind report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS STATION KMFE MCALLEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Mcallen, TX
UNK mph
May 13, 2021
5:50 AM UTC
Wind report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA: NUMEROUS REPORTS OF TREES DAMAGED OR UPROOTED IN MCALLEN. TIMING ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mcallen, TX
63 mph
May 12, 2021
6:07 AM UTC
Wind report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MCALLEN AIRPORT ASOS REPORTED A WIND GUST TO 63 MPH
NWS Wind Report Location: Mcallen, TX
UNK mph
May 9, 2020
3:55 AM UTC
Wind report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREES AT LARK AVE AND N 23RD ST. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Mcallen, TX
UNK mph
Aug 25, 2019
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL PORTIONS OF A FENCE WERE BLOWN DOWN AT THE CHABAD OF THE RGV IN MCALLEN. DAMAGE TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Mcallen, TX
UNK mph
May 30, 2017
7:14 AM UTC
Wind report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON KENNEDY AVENUE NEAR 10TH STREET. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR IMAGERY AND MCALLEN ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Francis Addition Co, TX
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near McAllen, TX

4 reports
EF1 category
Jul 16, 2007
7:00 AM CST-6
Tornado report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Intense thunderstorms in McAllen produced a tornado between 7 and 7:30 AM along with torrential rainfall and widespread street flooding.||Storm damage was observed from the vicinity of 23rd street and Expressway 83 in McAllen...oriented northeastward toward the intersection of 16th and Business 83 in McAllen. Two uprooted hardwood trees were observed. Substantial structural damage was observed to an automobile shop near 23rd and Expressway 83 and to a lumber retailer on Bicentennial Road between Expressway 83 and Business 83. At least one power pole was toppled. ||A large three sided canopy type roof and gabled roofing material at the lumber yard was either knocked over or ripped off with the concrete anchors ripped from the asphalt. This material was scattered in many directions into adjoining lots or across Bicentennial Avenue. It is estimated that one of the concrete anchors was tossed a distance of 50 feet.||A decorative light pole and street sign was also observed to be completed bent in the general vicinity in a manner consistent with tornado type winds. Roofing materials were twisted around adjacent palm trees. Materials underneath the roofing and canopy, lumber and plywood, were displaced.|
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Mc Allen, TX
F0 category
Jul 20, 2005
10:40 AM CST
Tornado report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado was reported by local media in south McAllen. Tornado touched down briefly in open land. No damage noted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mc Allen, TX
F0 category
Sep 16, 1988
10:18 AM CST
Tornado report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Jun 14, 1987
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for McAllen, TX
Hidalgo County · 196,428 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · City

McAllen, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population143,789
Households48,268
Housing units54,461
Income
Median household income$60,165
$100k+ households34.1%
$150k+ households13.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached35,489
Attached single-family2,231
Small multifamily8,985
Large multifamily5,504
Mobile homes2,194
Housing mix
Single-family share65.2%
Attached-home share4.1%
Multifamily share26.6%
Mobile-home share4.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied28,459
Renter-occupied19,809
Vacant units6,193
Home value & age
Median home value$173,800
Owner homes $300k+17.6%
Owner homes $500k+3.7%
Owner homes $750k+1.8%
Median year built1993
Older-home share25.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars45,144
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does McAllen have on record?

Our records show 35 hail, 33 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near McAllen, TX, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 2, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in McAllen?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near McAllen, TX is 4.50″. It was reported near Mc Allen, TX on April 20, 2012.

A storm report showed up near my home in McAllen — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves McAllen and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in McAllen — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a McAllen address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in McAllen — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific McAllen address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in McAllen — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across McAllen, TX, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in McAllen, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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