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Jim Wells County, TX hail & severe wind history

110 storm reports on file for Jim Wells County between 2010-05-18 and 2026-05-27 — 21 hail and 89 severe thunderstorm wind. That averages 6.5 reports a year, and May is the busiest month.

Hail reports
21
1.2 per year
Largest hail
2.75"
baseball size · 2014-05-27
Strongest gust
115 mph
100 kt · 2025-05-08
Reported damage
$3.4M
property + crop, as filed
Storm days
40
distinct days with a report
Busiest year
2025
44 reports

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110 of 110 reports match.

Reports by month for the current filter — the shape of Jim Wells County’s storm season.

DateTypeSize / gustNearest locationReport detail
2026-05-27
00:07
Wind61 kt
70 mph
4.28 mi W of Ben BoltLarge Trees reported down near CR 1767 and CR 440.
2026-05-27
00:24
Wind50 kt
58 mph
1.22 mi E of Orange Grove NafAWOS station KNOG in Orange Grove measured gusts up to 58 mph.
2026-05-26
23:57
Wind52 kt
60 mph
2.81 mi WSW of AliceDebris reported in the road near CR 248 and CR 1353.
2026-02-14
18:07
Wind50 kt
58 mph
7 mi WSW of Ben BoltReports of shingle/roof damage and porch skirting damage around FM 2295 in Jim Wells County. Exact location not known. Time estimated by radar.
2025-11-01
18:20
Wind51 kt
59 mph
8 mi N of PremontA 59 mph gust was measured by an automated station.
2025-05-08
20:00
Wind87 kt
100 mph
2 mi WSW of AliceRoof blown off of a horse barn and several large trees down. Report received via phone call.
2025-05-08
20:05
Wind52 kt
60 mph
4.59 mi SW of AliceSmall hardwood tree limbs broken (up to 1 inch diameter).
2025-05-08
20:05
Wind52 kt
60 mph
3.69 mi NW of Ben BoltSmall hardwood tree limbs broken (up to 1 inch diameter).
2025-05-08
20:05
Wind65 kt
75 mph
4.94 mi W of AliceTree on left is uprooted with several other snapped large branches nearby. Softwood trees.
2025-05-08
20:08
Wind61 kt
70 mph
4.12 mi SW of AliceNumerous large hardwood tree branches (1-3 inch diameter) down including a palm tree uprooted.
2025-05-08
20:09
Wind56 kt
64 mph
4.12 mi SW of AliceLarge hardwood tree branches broken (1-3 inch diameter).
2025-05-08
20:10
Wind74 kt
85 mph
5 mi WSW of AliceMany uprooted trees and downed power poles.
2025-05-08
20:10
Wind52 kt
60 mph
1 mi N of Ben BoltPublic estimated 55 mph. Storm survey found an estimated 60 mph. Small limbs broken (up to 1 inch diameter) off hardwood trees.
2025-05-08
20:10
Wind96 kt
110 mph
2.54 mi WSW of AliceMetal Building System (MBS). Column anchorage failed.
2025-05-08
20:10
Wind52 kt
60 mph
4.21 mi WNW of AliceSmall limbs broken (up to 1 inch diameter) of hardwood trees.
2025-05-08
20:12
Wind87 kt
100 mph
2.54 mi WSW of AliceMetal Building System (MBS). Column anchorage failed.
2025-05-08
20:12
Wind83 kt
96 mph
2.54 mi WSW of AliceRV flipped at this location. Metal Building System (MBS). Inward or outward collapse of overhead doors.
2025-05-08
20:12
Wind96 kt
110 mph
2.54 mi WSW of AliceMost poles snapped near the base with a couple snapped about 6 feet off the ground.
2025-05-08
20:12
Hail0.88"
nickel
1 mi N of Ben BoltObserved nickel-sized hail.
2025-05-08
20:12
Wind83 kt
96 mph
2.81 mi WSW of AliceHardwood tree trucks snapped.
2025-05-08
20:12
Wind74 kt
85 mph
3.69 mi SW of AliceBlowing debris helped push over the power pole.
2025-05-08
20:15
Wind78 kt
90 mph
2.45 mi W of AliceMetal Building System (MBS). Inward or outward collapse of overhead doors.
2025-05-08
20:15
Wind74 kt
85 mph
2.45 mi W of AliceFour snapped power poles/electrical transmission lines. Broken wood cross members.
2025-05-08
20:15
Wind87 kt
100 mph
1.96 mi WSW of AliceMultiple leaned power poles and 2 semi trucks blown over. Numerous injuries across the area, mostly to individuals inside vehicles that either flipped or got into accidents.
2025-05-08
20:15
Wind74 kt
85 mph
1.96 mi WSW of AliceBase of pole failed. Free-Standing Light Poles, Luminary Poles, Flag Poles (FSP). Bent pole.
2025-05-08
20:15
Wind56 kt
64 mph
2.41 mi SSW of AliceLarge hardwood tree branches broken (1-3 inch diameter).
2025-05-08
20:15
Wind74 kt
85 mph
3.67 mi W of AliceNumerous large tree branches on property also snapped and destruction of several small outbuildings. One- or Two-Family Residences (FR12). Loss of roof covering material (<20%), gutters and/or awning; loss of vinyl or metal siding.
2025-05-08
20:17
Wind87 kt
100 mph
.69 mi S of AliceSmall Retail Building [Fast Food Restaurants] (SRB). Uplift of roof decking; significant loss of roof covering (>20%).
2025-05-08
20:17
Wind65 kt
75 mph
1 mi SSW of AlicePublic reported 75 mph winds; Also reported pea-sized hail.
2025-05-08
20:17
Wind87 kt
100 mph
3 mi WSW of AliceReport of two tractor trailers flipped over on Hwy 281 and FM 1554.
2025-05-08
20:17
Wind87 kt
100 mph
2 mi WSW of AliceReports received through EM of a barn demolished on FM 1554.
2025-05-08
20:17
Wind87 kt
100 mph
1 mi WSW of AliceReports of downed power lines and trees throughout the city of Alice.
2025-05-08
20:17
Wind77 kt
89 mph
3 mi ESE of AliceASOS station KALI Alice measured 89 mph gusts. Peak wind time report differs from the actual passage of strong winds, so time on this report is estimated on radar.
2025-05-08
20:20
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.92 mi SW of (Ali)Alice Intl ArptSmall hardwood tree limbs broken (up to 1 inch diameter).
2025-05-08
20:25
Wind64 kt
74 mph
.61 mi E of AliceLarge hardwood tree branches broken (1-3 inch diameter).
2025-05-08
20:25
Wind61 kt
70 mph
.92 mi NW of Ben BoltLarge hardwood tree branches broken (1-3 inch diameter).
2025-05-08
20:25
Wind52 kt
60 mph
1.22 mi W of Ben BoltSmall hardwood tree limbs broken (up to 1 inch diameter).
2025-05-08
20:25
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.61 mi W of Ben BoltSmall hardwood tree limbs broken (up to 1 inch diameter).
2025-05-08
20:25
Wind61 kt
70 mph
3 mi N of Ben BoltLarge trees snapped, playground equipment broken, roof blown off into nearby field.
2025-05-08
20:25
Wind83 kt
96 mph
1.4 mi ESE of (Ali)Alice Intl ArptHardwood tree trucks snapped.
2025-05-08
20:25
Wind83 kt
96 mph
2.54 mi ESE of (Ali)Alice Intl ArptMetal Building System (MBS). Inward or outward collapse of overhead doors.
2025-05-08
20:25
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.92 mi SW of Ben BoltSmall hardwood tree limbs broken (up to 1 inch diameter).
2025-05-08
20:25
Wind78 kt
90 mph
2.54 mi ESE of (Ali)Alice Intl ArptMetal Building System (MBS). Inward or outward collapse of overhead doors.
2025-05-08
20:28
Wind83 kt
96 mph
4.5 mi ESE of (Ali)Alice Intl ArptNearby power poles leaning, distant snapped.
2025-05-08
20:30
Wind91 kt
105 mph
5.68 mi ESE of (Ali)Alice Intl ArptMultiple power poles down with some snapped and some leaning.
2025-05-08
20:35
Wind100 kt
115 mph
10.76 mi ESE of (Ali)Alice Intl ArptSeven sets of wooden transmission poles snapped.
2025-05-06
20:13
Hail1.5"
ping pong
3 mi W of SandiaReport from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
2025-05-06
20:20
Hail2"
hen egg
1 mi ESE of SandiaOff duty NWS employee sends photos and video of hail the largest of which was 2 inches in diameter.
2024-05-13
17:12
Hail1.75"
golf ball
3.93 mi WNW of SeeligsonPhotos of hail up to golf ball size from Emergency manager.
2023-04-23
09:01
Wind51 kt
59 mph
.92 mi SE of (Ali)Alice Intl ArptAlice International Airport ASOS measured a gust to 59 mph.
2022-04-25
17:10
Wind52 kt
60 mph
1.4 mi WSW of AlicePicture received from public of large tree branch broken. Report of 3.5 inches of rain occurred with this storm, also.
2022-04-25
17:10
Wind52 kt
60 mph
3.06 mi W of AliceA back patio roof was blown off in Alice.
2022-04-25
17:14
Wind51 kt
59 mph
4.5 mi WNW of Ben BoltA private weather station measured measured a wind gust to 59 mph near Ben Bolt.
2021-05-18
00:35
Wind52 kt
60 mph
8.07 mi W of AliceA spotter reported the awning over pumps at a gas station was moving.
2021-05-18
00:40
Wind74 kt
85 mph
.69 mi S of AliceNumerous broken tree branches were observed around Alice with most damage concentrated along Schley and Rankin Avenues. There were at least four observed downed power lines within this neighborhood as well as damage to a car port and loss of roofing materials at a local bingo hall. Farther east of this location, a 53…
2021-05-18
00:45
Wind65 kt
75 mph
.92 mi SW of AliceNumerous areas of damage were reported near Alice, including power poles down and damage to homes in the Rancho Alegre area.
2021-05-18
00:49
Wind65 kt
75 mph
1.87 mi NW of (Ali)Alice Intl ArptNumerous power poles were knocked down along FM 665 in Alice with wind damage also being reported to roofs nearby.
2021-05-18
00:51
Wind58 kt
67 mph
1.83 mi E of Orange Grove NafThe Orange Grove AWOS reported severe wind gusts occurring during a 16 minute period, peaking at 70 MPH at 00:58 LST.
2021-05-18
01:00
Wind65 kt
75 mph
1.22 mi E of AliceBroadcast media reported thunderstorm winds damaging a home and blowing away a storage unit behind the property. Downed powerlines were reported near the property.
2020-08-20
18:00
Wind56 kt
64 mph
1.51 mi NNW of Palito BlancoTrees were uprooted near Farm to Market road 735 southwest of Alice.
2020-08-19
17:12
Wind52 kt
60 mph
2.7 mi W of Palito BlancoScattered thunderstorms moving through Jim Wells County produced wind damage near the community of Palito Blanco in the late afternoon. Winds tore a sheet metal roof off of a shed, blew down an outdoor patio, and peeled back part of a roof.
2020-08-19
17:35
Wind52 kt
60 mph
0 mi N of Palito BlancoReports of wind damage near Palito Blanco to some homes.
2020-08-02
19:08
Wind54 kt
62 mph
.2 mi ENE of (Ali)Alice Intl ArptAlice International Airport ASOS measured a gust to 62 mph.
2020-05-16
00:10
Wind56 kt
64 mph
1.27 mi WNW of AlfredLarge trees were blown down by estimated 65 mph winds southwest of Orange Grove.
2019-06-30
16:30
Wind56 kt
64 mph
1.6 mi SW of Orange GroveVideo was posted of a roof being blown off of a barn near Orange Grove.
2019-06-06
17:10
Wind50 kt
58 mph
1.27 mi WNW of AlfredObserver reported 4 inch diameter tree limbs were broken southwest of Orange Grove.
2019-06-06
17:41
Wind52 kt
60 mph
3.65 mi NNE of (Ali)Alice Intl ArptPower poles were blown down and a trailer flipped just east of the intersection of Highways 44 and 359 on the northeast side of Alice.
2019-05-03
07:49
Wind52 kt
60 mph
2 mi SE of Orange GroveSocial media report received of a large tree blown down southeast of Orange Grove.
2019-04-07
06:07
Wind50 kt
58 mph
1.85 mi SE of AliceLarge tree limbs were blown down south of Alice.
2018-09-07
13:30
Wind50 kt
58 mph
1.4 mi WNW of (Ali)Alice Intl ArptAlice International Airport ASOS measured a gust to 58 mph.
2018-03-28
20:45
Hail1"
quarter
.92 mi NE of AlicePictures relayed through social media of quarter sized hail in Alice.
2017-05-29
01:12
Wind61 kt
70 mph
1.4 mi WNW of (Ali)Alice Intl ArptAlice Municipal Airport ASOS measured a gust to 70 mph.
2017-05-29
01:24
Wind54 kt
62 mph
1.4 mi WNW of (Ali)Alice Intl ArptAlice Municipal Airport ASOS measured a gust to 62 mph.
2016-04-18
16:10
Hail1.25"
half dollar
1.08 mi WNW of Alice Southwest ArptPublic reported half dollar sized hail near Alice.
2016-03-18
22:37
Wind61 kt
70 mph
.9 mi NW of Palito BlancoNWS storm survey indicated scattered coverage of large trees down in the community of Palito Blanco. Damage to roofs of several homes occurred due to the winds.
2016-03-18
22:43
Wind61 kt
70 mph
1.39 mi NW of Ben BoltNWS storm survey estimated 70 mph winds occurred in Ben Bolt. A carport was pulled from the ground and destroyed. A large strong fence was destroyed. Large trees were blown down.
2016-03-18
22:46
Wind56 kt
64 mph
2.67 mi SSE of Alice Southwest ArptAn 18 wheeler truck was flipped along US Highway 281 and Farm to Market Road 1930.
2016-03-18
22:51
Wind56 kt
64 mph
1.37 mi E of Alice Southwest ArptTrees were blown down in Alice along Cecilia Street.
2016-03-18
23:03
Wind56 kt
64 mph
.92 mi NE of AliceAlice International Airport ASOS measured a gust to 64 mph.
2015-10-24
11:30
Wind50 kt
58 mph
.92 mi SW of Orange GroveA gas station in Orange Grove sustained damage due to high winds.
2015-07-02
13:35
Wind50 kt
58 mph
2.3 mi NW of Alice Southwest ArptPower lines and power poles were blown down along County Road 133 off of Highway 44.
2015-05-29
03:06
Wind52 kt
60 mph
1.83 mi E of Orange Grove NafOrange Grove Naval Auxiliary Field ASOS measured a gust to 60 mph.
2015-04-17
19:34
Wind54 kt
62 mph
.84 mi NNW of (Ali)Alice Intl ArptAlice International Airport ASOS measured a gust to 62 mph.
2015-04-12
21:40
Wind52 kt
60 mph
1.09 mi SSE of PremontTrees and power lines were blown down on 6th Street in Premont.
2015-04-12
22:45
Wind52 kt
60 mph
1.27 mi WNW of AlfredObserver reported numerous tree limbs down on his ranch west of Orange Grove. Winds caused power outages also.
2014-05-27
17:10
Hail1"
quarter
0 mi N of AlfredQuarter sized hail occurred in Alfred.
2014-05-27
17:22
Hail2.75"
baseball
2.81 mi NE of AliceBaseball sized hail occurred in the east-central portion of the city of Alice.
2014-05-27
17:35
Hail1.25"
half dollar
1.07 mi SSE of AliceQuarter to half dollar sized hail occurred on the south side of Alice. Power was out on the south side of town also.
2014-05-27
17:37
Wind61 kt
70 mph
.92 mi NE of AliceLarge trees were blown down in the central part of the city of Alice.
2014-05-27
17:38
Wind50 kt
58 mph
1.4 mi WNW of (Ali)Alice Intl ArptAlice International Airport ASOS measured a gust to 50 knots.
2014-05-09
18:20
Wind52 kt
60 mph
2.22 mi W of PremontLaw enforcement reported a tree in the road on Farm to Market Road 716 west of Premont.
2014-04-04
03:12
Hail2.75"
baseball
4.11 mi ESE of DillworthBaseball sized hail occurred on a ranch west of Orange Grove.
2014-04-04
03:14
Hail2"
hen egg
1.79 mi NW of Orange GroveSeveral homes on Jennifer Loop north of Orange Grove were damaged by hail up to the size of limes.
2014-04-04
03:14
Hail2"
hen egg
2.13 mi NNW of Orange GroveHail up to the size of limes caused damage to a few homes and buildings near County Road 303.
2014-04-04
03:14
Wind61 kt
70 mph
3.18 mi WNW of Orange GroveNWS storm survey concluded that damaging straight line winds, estimated at 65 to 70 mph, impacted the town of Orange Grove. The damage path was 4.5 miles long and 3.2 miles wide. Approximately 500-600 homes suffered minor to moderate damage with a few broken windows, damaged shingles or siding. A few homes suffered ma…
2014-04-04
03:18
Hail1.75"
golf ball
.92 mi SW of Orange GroveGolf ball sized hail occurred throughout the town of Orange Grove. The hail, driven by high winds, broke windows on some homes and damaged siding. Numerous vehicles were damaged by the large hail.
2013-06-08
16:30
Hail0.88"
nickel
1.51 mi ESE of Alice Southwest ArptJim Wells County Sheriff's Office reported hail up to the size of nickels fell for 15 minutes in the city of Alice.
2013-06-08
16:54
Wind57 kt
66 mph
1.22 mi E of Orange Grove NafASOS at the Naval Auxiliary Landing Field near Orange Grove measured a gust to 66 mph.
2013-06-08
16:55
Hail2"
hen egg
1.96 mi ESE of DillworthHail lasted for 15 minutes northwest of Orange Grove with the largest hail being around the size of limes. Hail report was relayed through the NSSL SHAVE project.
2013-06-08
16:55
Hail1.75"
golf ball
.69 mi S of DillworthSpotter reported golf ball sized hail lasted about 5 minutes.
2013-06-08
16:55
Hail1"
quarter
3.31 mi SSE of DillworthReport of quarter sized hail west of Orange Grove was relayed through the NSSL SHAVE project.
2013-06-07
14:46
Hail0.75"
penny
2.83 mi NNE of Ben BoltPublic reported penny sized hail south of Alice.
2013-03-31
19:00
Hail1"
quarter
1.4 mi WSW of Orange Grove NafThe public reported quarter sized hail occurred north of Alice.
2013-03-31
19:17
Hail1.75"
golf ball
1.38 mi N of AliceNWS storm survey concluded quarter to golf ball sized hail occurred on the north side of the city of Alice.
2012-05-08
12:56
Wind70 kt
81 mph
2.05 mi SW of Orange GroveA NWS survey concluded that a downburst of straight-line winds occurred over the southern portion of the city of Orange Grove near the intersection of Highway 359 and County Road 374. The winds were estimated to be up to 80 mph. The damage path was 1 mile long and a half of a mile wide. Several large power poles were…
2012-04-20
14:55
Hail1"
quarter
1.02 mi NE of PremontQuarter sized hail was reported just north of Premont.
2011-09-17
16:41
Wind61 kt
70 mph
2.01 mi E of Ben BoltA NWS survey concluded that a microburst occurred 2 miles northeast of Ben Bolt on County Road 484. Maximum winds were estimated around 70 mph. A large roof covering was blown off a mobile home with the debris distributed downwind in a divergent pattern about 100 yards. The debris severed a power pole, penetrated the…
2011-01-09
03:30
Wind58 kt
67 mph
.68 mi N of (Ali)Alice Intl ArptASOS at Alice International Airport measured a 67 mph gust.
2010-06-02
21:40
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.69 mi S of SandiaPower poles and large trees were blown down in Sandia.
2010-05-18
06:34
Wind56 kt
64 mph
4.99 mi SSW of Palito BlancoTwo large mesquite branches 12 inches in diameter were snapped by winds.

Worst storm days in Jim Wells County

DateReports that dayLargest hailPeak gust
2025-05-08410.88" (nickel)115 mph
2021-05-186—85 mph
2014-05-2752.75" (baseball)70 mph
2014-04-0452.75" (baseball)70 mph
2013-06-0852" (hen egg)66 mph
2016-03-185—70 mph
2022-04-253—60 mph
2025-05-0622" (hen egg)—
2013-03-3121.75" (golf ball)—
2026-05-272—70 mph

Reports by year

Report counts are driven partly by how many people were around to report a storm, so recent years tend to look busier than the early 2010s. Treat the trend as a reporting trend, not purely a weather trend.

Notable large-hail events (2" and up)

DateSizeNearWhat was reported
2025-05-062"
hen egg
1 mi ESE of SandiaOff duty NWS employee sends photos and video of hail the largest of which was 2 inches in diameter.
2014-05-272.75"
baseball
2.81 mi NE of AliceBaseball sized hail occurred in the east-central portion of the city of Alice.
2014-04-042.75"
baseball
4.11 mi ESE of DillworthBaseball sized hail occurred on a ranch west of Orange Grove.
2014-04-042"
hen egg
1.79 mi NW of Orange GroveSeveral homes on Jennifer Loop north of Orange Grove were damaged by hail up to the size of limes.
2014-04-042"
hen egg
2.13 mi NNW of Orange GroveHail up to the size of limes caused damage to a few homes and buildings near County Road 303.
2013-06-082"
hen egg
1.96 mi ESE of DillworthHail lasted for 15 minutes northwest of Orange Grove with the largest hail being around the size of limes. Hail report was relayed through the NSSL SHAVE project.

When does hail hit Jim Wells County?

Across 17 years of records, May produced the most reports (66), followed by the months either side of it. Monthly totals:

MonthReportsShare
January10.9%
February10.9%
March87.3%
April1513.6%
May6660.0%
June109.1%
July10.9%
August43.6%
September21.8%
October10.9%
November10.9%
December00.0%

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About these numbers

Every row above is a report filed with the National Weather Service and archived in the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (FIPS 48249). Reports are eyewitness, trained-spotter and damage-survey observations, so they cluster near roads and towns and miss storms over empty country. Hail sizes are estimates. Damage figures are preliminary as filed and are never revised in this archive. Use this page for background, not for an insurance claim, a legal filing, or a roof assessment — for those, get the official record from NOAA directly.