Hail history for Anderson County, TX

Anderson County has 224 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 154 of them 1″ or larger and 10 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on April 29, 1989.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 224 since 1955

1″ or larger 154 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 10 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · April 29, 1989

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Anderson County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Anderson County's peak: April.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 224 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 29, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
March 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 4, 2025	3.0″	Tea cup
December 24, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
November 7, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
June 1, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 16, 2024	0.75″	Penny
May 16, 2024	0.75″	Penny

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Anderson County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

April 29, 2026 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Report of 1.25 inch hail from mPING.

March 4, 2025 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

A public report included pictures of a 3-inch diameter hailstone 10 miles northeast of Palestine. Two other hailstones in the photo appeared to be golf ball sized.

April 8, 2012 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Softball sized hail was reported east of Tennessee Colony.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	0	1	25	53	47	57	39

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Anderson County

Has it ever hailed in Anderson County?

Yes — 224 hail events have been recorded for Anderson County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 154 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Anderson County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Anderson County, TX is April 29, 2026, with 1.25″ (half dollar) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Anderson County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 29, 1989. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Texas hail history

All 254 Texas counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.