Hail history for Bastrop County, TX

Bastrop County has 146 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 105 of them 1″ or larger and 14 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.5″ (grapefruit) on March 18, 2018.

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 146 since 1968

1″ or larger 105 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 14 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.5″ grapefruit · March 18, 2018

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 Bastrop County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 146 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 5, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 5, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
March 15, 2025	0.75″	Penny
December 24, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
December 24, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
April 9, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 5, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A thunderstorm produced quarter size hail in Paige.

March 18, 2018 · 5.5″ (grapefruit)

A thunderstorm produced four to five inch hail south of Smithville. Several locations on the south side of Smithville from Hwy 95 to CR 230 posted pictures of giant hail.

March 25, 1993 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Half-dollar-size hail was reported in Utley by a weather observer. As a second areas of thunderstorms moved into the county, quarter-size hail was reported between Elgin and Bastrop. Five minutes later the Elgin Police reported quarter-size hail just south of Elgin. Hail up to softball-size was reported in Paige. At least one car had its windshield knocked out.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	3	16	26	15	57	28

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 Bastrop County

Has it ever hailed in Bastrop County?

Yes — 146 hail events have been recorded for Bastrop County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 105 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Bastrop County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Bastrop County, TX is May 5, 2025, 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 Bastrop County?

5.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on March 18, 2018. 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.

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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.