Hail history for Bosque County, TX

Bosque County has 249 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 181 of them 1″ or larger and 30 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.0″ (grapefruit) on April 30, 1958.

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 249 since 1957

1″ or larger 181 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 30 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.0″ grapefruit · April 30, 1958

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 Bosque County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 249 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 28, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 28, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 18, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 16, 2025	2.76″	Baseball
May 16, 2025	2.11″	Hen egg
May 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 1, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 28, 2026 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Social media report of ping pong ball size hail on FM 927 near Walnut Springs.

May 16, 2025 · 2.76″ (baseball)

Broadcast media relayed a photo of measured 2.76 inch hail.

April 26, 2023 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball sized hail was measured in Walnut Springs.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	4	7	22	71	60	46	37

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 Bosque County

Has it ever hailed in Bosque County?

Yes — 249 hail events have been recorded for Bosque County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 181 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Bosque County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Bosque County, TX is April 28, 2026, with 1.5″ (ping-pong 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 Bosque County?

5.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 30, 1958. 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.