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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Rio Grande City, TX

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Rio Grande City, TX from May 31, 1976 through March 8, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
28
Wind Reports
20
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Rio Grande City, TX · 1976–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 8, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Rio Grande City, TX

28 reports
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1.75″ hail
Mar 8, 2026
6:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County · 18,364 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law enforcement reports hail the size of golf balls on Santa Elena Lane around midnight. Hail produced damage (glass and roof) to residence and vehicle.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rio Grande City, TX
4.50″ hail
Mar 8, 2026
5:52 AM UTC
Hail report for Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County · 18,364 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Texas Department of Public Safety reports hail up to the size of softballs at the intersection of FM 3176 and Santa Elena Lane in Starr County in the vicinity of Rio Grande City.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rio Grande City, TX
1.75″ hail
Mar 8, 2026
5:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County · 18,364 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law enforcement reports hail the size of golf balls on Santa Elena Lane around midnight. Hail produced damage (glass and roof) to residence and vehicle.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rio Grande City, TX
4.50″ hail
Mar 8, 2026
4:52 AM UTC
Hail report for Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County · 18,364 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Texas Department of Public Safety reports hail up to the size of softballs at the intersection of FM 3176 and Santa Elena Lane in Starr County in the vicinity of Rio Grande City.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rio Grande City, TX
1.75″ hail
May 8, 2025
11:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County · 18,364 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pictures and video on X showed ping pong to golfball size hail north of Rio Grande City.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NE Rio Grande City, TX
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2024
12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County · 18,364 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NIckel to quarter sized hail was reported. Estimated by resident and by video. Time estimated by video and radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Rio Grande City, TX
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2024
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County · 18,364 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Web Report: unknow how far north of Rio Grande City.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rio Grande City, TX
1.25″ hail
May 15, 2024
12:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County · 18,364 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Web Report. Along FM 755 North of town.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rio Grande City, TX
1.50″ hail
Jun 4, 2023
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County · 18,364 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported estimated ping pong size hail on FM 3167 in Rio Grande City with picture on social media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNW Rio Grande City, TX
1.50″ hail
May 1, 2023
4:33 AM UTC
Hail report for Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County · 18,364 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC SHARED PICTURES OF HALF DOLLAR TO PING PONG-SIZE HAIL ALONG SUNTEX ROAD WEST OF RIO GRANDE CITY. HAIL SIZES ARE ESTIMATED BASED OFF PICTURES. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Rio Grande City, TX
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2023
4:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County · 18,364 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC SHARED A PICTURE OF HAIL ESTIMATED TO BE ABOUT THE SIZE OF A QUARTER... OR ONE INCH IN DIAMETER. THEY ADDED THE HAIL FELL AROUND 11:30PM CDT... WHICH MATCHES OTHER REPORTS FROM THE AREA AND RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WNW Rio Grande City, TX
1.50″ hail
May 27, 2020
1:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County · 18,364 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA PUBLIC REPORT OF PING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rio Grande City, TX
1.25″ hail
Mar 29, 2018
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County · 18,364 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL NEAR LOS VELAS RD... 4 MILES SOUTHEAST OF RIO GRANDE CITY... TX THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Rio Grande City, TX
1.75″ hail
Mar 29, 2018
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County · 18,364 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL NEAR LA PUERTA... TX... 4.6 MILES EAST OF RIO GRANDE CITY... TX AT 720 CDT PM THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ESE Rio Grande City, TX
1.75″ hail
Sep 22, 2017
12:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County · 18,364 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC VIA FACEBOOK REPORTS HAIL THE SIZE OF GOLF BALLS BETWEEN MIDWAY ROAD AND HOSPITAL DRIVE ON THE WEST SIDE OF RIO GRANDE CITY.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rio Grande City, 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 Rio Grande City, TX

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UNK mph
Mar 8, 2026
6:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County · 18,364 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photograph posted to KRGV Weather Facebook page at 117 AM Sunday 8 March shows awning of Exxon gas station collapsed onto ground and onto a vehicle. Gas station is located at 5251 US-83 in Rio Grande City south of Las Lomas
NWS Wind Report Location: Rio Grande City, TX
UNK mph
Mar 8, 2026
5:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County · 18,364 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Starr County Sheriffs Office reported roof blown off a residence or collapsed on Zinnia Street in Roma due to severe thunderstorm winds. Resident of structure was briefly trapped but eventually extracted. Initial call to Starr County Sheriffs Office occurred at 12:42 AM Sunday 8 March. Time of damage interpolated from radar imagery.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rio Grande City, TX
UNK mph
Mar 8, 2026
5:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County · 18,364 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 3 INJ *** Photograph posted to KRGV Weather Facebook page at 117 AM Sunday 8 March shows awning of Exxon gas station collapsed onto ground and onto a vehicle. Gas station is located at 5251 US-83 in Rio Grande City south of Las Lomas. UPDATE: Awning collapsed onto Ford F-150 pickup truck... injuring one (1) adult and two (children) inside the vehicle.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rio Grande City, TX
UNK mph
Mar 8, 2026
4:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County · 18,364 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Starr County Sheriffs Office reported roof blown off a residence or collapsed on Zinnia Street in Roma due to severe thunderstorm winds. Resident of structure was briefly trapped but eventually extracted. Initial call to Starr County Sheriffs Office occurred at 12:42 AM Sunday 8 March. Time of damage interpolated from radar imagery.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rio Grande City, TX
UNK mph
May 1, 2023
4:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County · 18,364 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VIDEO ON SOCIAL MEDIA SHOWS A TREE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF SUNTEX ROAD AND HWY 83. TIMING ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Rio Grande City, TX
UNK mph
Apr 27, 2022
2:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County · 18,364 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC SHARED AN IMAGE OF DANGLING TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF E EISENHOWER ST. AND FM 755. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Rio Grande City, TX
UNK mph
Apr 27, 2022
2:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County · 18,364 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC SHARED A PICTURE OF A LARGE TREE BRANCH DOWN ALONG CENIZO STREET IN RIO GRANDE CITY. TIME IS ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Rio Grande City, TX
UNK mph
Apr 27, 2022
1:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County · 18,364 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC SHARED AN IMAGE OF A ROOF PEELED BACK ON A MOBILE HOME ON N LA SAGUNADA ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NE Rio Grande City, TX
UNK mph
Apr 26, 2018
1:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County · 18,364 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RESTAURANT SIGN BLEW OVER ONTO A VEHICLE IN RIO GRANDE CITY. TIME WAS ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rio Grande City, TX
60 mph
May 28, 2014
6:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County · 18,364 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reported wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph in Rio Grande City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Rio Grande City, TX
60 mph
May 9, 2014
6:28 PM CST-6
Wind report for Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County · 18,364 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported multiple large tree limbs down FM 755.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 ENE Rio Grande City, TX
60 mph
May 3, 2007
12:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County · 18,364 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Display signs and posts blown over on top of automobiles at Ramirez Ford.
NWS Wind Report Location: W Rio Grande City, TX
60 mph
May 3, 2007
12:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County · 18,364 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff's Office reported roof damage to structures.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Rio Grande City, TX
60 mph
Apr 8, 2003
6:25 AM CST
Wind report for Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County · 18,364 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe wind gusts associated with a thunderstorm downed power lines near Rio Grande City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Rio Grande City, TX
59 mph
Jun 7, 2001
4:50 PM CST
Wind report for Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County · 18,364 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 59 mph wind gust was measured at the Aerostat site located north of Rio Grande City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 N Rio Grande City, 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 Rio Grande City, TX

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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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

Rio Grande City, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population15,258
Households4,425
Housing units5,187
Income
Median household income$41,369
$100k+ households26.6%
$150k+ households8.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,676
Attached single-family159
Small multifamily561
Large multifamily242
Mobile homes542
Housing mix
Single-family share70.9%
Attached-home share3.1%
Multifamily share15.5%
Mobile-home share10.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,077
Renter-occupied1,348
Vacant units762
Home value & age
Median home value$113,400
Owner homes $300k+9.6%
Owner homes $500k+1.6%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1992
Older-home share28.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,964
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 28 hail, 20 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near Rio Grande City, TX, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 8, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Rio Grande City?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Rio Grande City, TX is 4.50″. It was reported near Rio Grande City, TX on March 8, 2026.

A storm report showed up near my home in Rio Grande City — 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 Rio Grande City and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Rio Grande City — 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 Rio Grande City address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Rio Grande City — 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 Rio Grande City address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Rio Grande City — 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 Rio Grande City, TX, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Rio Grande City, 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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