Hail history for Baylor County, TX

Baylor County has 208 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 148 of them 1″ or larger and 27 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on May 1, 2019.

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 208 since 1959

1″ or larger 148 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 27 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.5″ softball · May 1, 2019

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 Baylor County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 208 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 10, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
September 22, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 29, 2025	0.75″	Penny
April 29, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
April 29, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 29, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
May 27, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 25, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

March 10, 2026 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The location is approximate.

May 7, 2020 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Mping report.

May 30, 2012 · 2.75″ (baseball)

No damage was reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	7	6	17	58	54	37	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 Baylor County

Has it ever hailed in Baylor County?

Yes — 208 hail events have been recorded for Baylor County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 148 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Baylor County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Baylor County, TX is March 10, 2026, with 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 Baylor County?

3.5″ (softball), recorded on May 1, 2019. 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.