Hail history for Archer County, TX

Archer County has 476 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 275 of them 1″ or larger and 43 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 16, 1973.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 476 since 1955

1″ or larger 275 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 43 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · June 16, 1973

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 Archer County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 476 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 28, 2026	0.88″	Nickel
April 28, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 28, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 25, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
April 25, 2026	3.0″	Tea cup
April 25, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
April 25, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 31, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 28, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

The report was relayed by amateur radio.

April 28, 2020 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Time estimate from radar.

April 11, 2016 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Relayed through Twitter.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	4	9	37	154	179	46	45

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 Archer County

Has it ever hailed in Archer County?

Yes — 476 hail events have been recorded for Archer County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 275 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Archer County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Archer County, TX is April 28, 2026, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Archer County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 16, 1973. 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.