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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Rio Hondo, TX

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Rio Hondo, TX from May 4, 1968 through November 2, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
10
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
3.01″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Rio Hondo, TX · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Nov 2, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Rio Hondo, TX

11 reports
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1.25″ hail
Nov 2, 2025
3:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Rio Hondo, TX
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported estimated hail size of 1.25 inches in Arroyo City... TX.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 NE Rio Hondo, TX
2.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2023
8:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Rio Hondo, TX
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Member of the public shared a picture of a hail stone estimated to be around 2 inches. Timing based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Rio Hondo, TX
3.01″ hail
Apr 3, 2017
2:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Rio Hondo, TX
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MEASURED REPORT RECEIVED ON SOCIAL MEDIA. HAIL BROKE WINDSHIELD AT RESIDENCE. OTHER WINDSHIELDS BROKEN BY HAIL IN NEIGHBORHOOD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rio Hondo, TX
2.50″ hail
Apr 3, 2017
2:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Rio Hondo, TX
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TENNIS BALL SIZE HAIL REPORT ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rio Hondo, TX
2.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2017
2:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Rio Hondo, TX
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RIO HONDO POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTS WINDSHIELDS OF 4 VEHICLES IN POSSESSION OF CITY OF RIO HONDO BROKEN DUE TO HAIL. VEHICLES PARKED AND STATIONARY WHEN DAMAGE OCCURRED. HAIL SIZE DETERMINED FROM SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rio Hondo, TX
1.00″ hail
Feb 4, 2012
3:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Rio Hondo, TX
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter sized hail about 1.75 miles north of the center of Rio Hondo in extreme northern Cameron County.
NWS Hail Report Location: .74 SSW Fernando, TX
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2006
11:14 PM CST
Hail report for Rio Hondo, TX
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail was reported by the Rio Hondo Fire Department.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rio Hondo, TX
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2003
6:33 PM CST
Hail report for Rio Hondo, TX
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rio Hondo, TX
0.75″ hail
Feb 1, 1998
4:10 PM CST
Hail report for Rio Hondo, TX
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rio Hondo, TX
0.75″ hail
May 17, 1982
8:20 AM CST
Hail report for Rio Hondo, TX
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TX
2.75″ hail
May 4, 1968
9:00 AM CST
Hail report for Rio Hondo, TX
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Hondo, TX

10 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 5, 2017
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Rio Hondo, TX
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN. TREE LIMBS DOWN ALONG GENERAL BRANT ROAD NEAR OLMITO NORTH ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Rio Hondo, TX
58 mph
Jun 24, 2008
11:08 AM CST-6
Wind report for Rio Hondo, TX
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A brief gust from a pulse severe thunderstorm struck the Camp Perry Boy Scout property, about 5 miles northwest of Rio Hondo, shortly after noon. Four staked tents were pulled from the ground, causing some damage to the tents, a weighted ice chest was blown approximately 200 yards, several two-by-four wood pieces were blown into a fence, and a few tree limbs were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .93 SW Fernando, TX
69 mph
May 29, 2002
7:41 PM CST
Wind report for Rio Hondo, TX
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three inch diameter tree limbs reported snapped northeast of Rio Hondo
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Rio Hondo, TX
69 mph
May 29, 2002
7:03 PM CST
Wind report for Rio Hondo, TX
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts to 60 mph were reported at Camp Perry
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Rio Hondo, TX
69 mph
May 29, 2002
6:53 PM CST
Wind report for Rio Hondo, TX
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Storm spotter reported wind gusts to 60 mph with thunderstorm
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Rio Hondo, TX
69 mph
Aug 31, 1996
1:30 PM CST
Wind report for Rio Hondo, TX
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rio Hondo, TX
UNK mph
Mar 15, 1983
10:30 PM CST
Wind report for Rio Hondo, TX
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK mph
May 17, 1982
8:20 AM CST
Wind report for Rio Hondo, TX
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK mph
Apr 29, 1979
10:50 PM CST
Wind report for Rio Hondo, TX
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, TX
UNK mph
May 4, 1968
9:00 AM CST
Wind report for Rio Hondo, TX
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Hondo, TX

6 reports
F0 category
Jul 20, 2005
6:35 AM CST
Tornado report for Rio Hondo, TX
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Short-lived tornado was reported by the general public. Completed damage assessment confirmed destruction to a mobile home by the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Rio Hondo, TX
F0 category
May 29, 2002
7:17 PM CST
Tornado report for Rio Hondo, TX
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Fire and Rescue reported a brief tornado with roof damage east of Rio Hondo
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Rio Hondo, TX
F0 category
May 2, 2000
6:49 PM CST
Tornado report for Rio Hondo, TX
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey team confirmed that a F0 tornado touched down briefly on a farmer's home at the intersection of FM2925 and Jaurez Road. Moderate damage to the property's roof and back fence occurred. A cyclonic pattern was observed in the debris field. Shingles from the roof were strewn into the canopy of the trees in the front yard.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Rio Hondo, TX
F0 category
May 14, 1992
4:08 PM CST
Tornado report for Rio Hondo, TX
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Aug 24, 1976
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Rio Hondo, TX
Cameron County · 101,430 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F0 category
Jun 10, 1975
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Rio Hondo, TX
Cameron County · 101,430 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

Rio Hondo, TX area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,970
Households754
Housing units842
Income
Median household income$60,000
$100k+ households34.5%
$150k+ households9.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached608
Attached single-family14
Small multifamily86
Large multifamily30
Mobile homes96
Housing mix
Single-family share72.2%
Attached-home share1.7%
Multifamily share13.8%
Mobile-home share11.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied457
Renter-occupied297
Vacant units88
Home value & age
Median home value$94,700
Owner homes $300k+1.8%
Owner homes $500k+1.1%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1985
Older-home share43.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars639
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 11 hail, 10 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Rio Hondo, TX, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on November 2, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Rio Hondo?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Rio Hondo, TX is 3.01″. It was reported near Rio Hondo, TX on April 3, 2017.

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

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

I am selling a home in Rio Hondo — 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 Hondo address?

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