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Hail history for Briscoe County, TX
Briscoe County has 185 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 135 of them 1″ or larger and 41 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 6.0″ (grapefruit) on June 2, 2024.
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.
When it hails in Briscoe County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Briscoe County's peak: May.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 6.0″ | Grapefruit | |
| 3.5″ | Softball | |
| 3.2″ | Tea cup | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 2.75″ | Baseball | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Briscoe County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)
Several photographs on social media depicted a swath of hail northwest of Silverton near Mackenzie Reservoir along Texas State Highway 207.
· 6.0″ (grapefruit)
Numerous storm chasers and a Park Ranger at Caprock Canyons State Park reported a swath of hail on the north side of the park and along Texas State Highway 256. One storm chaser measured a hail stone at 6.00 inches in diameter with several more hail stones ranging in size from golf balls to softballs.
· 4.0″ (softball)
The public and local fire department officials reported that predominately golfball size hail was mixed with intermittent hail stones as large as softballs in Quitaque. The hail reportedly combined with damaging thunderstorm winds to knock out many windows in Quitaque. Combined damages from wind and hail were estimated to approach $200,000. No injuries were reported.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 58 | 56 | 24 | 13 |
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 Briscoe County
Has it ever hailed in Briscoe County?
Yes — 185 hail events have been recorded for Briscoe County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 135 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Briscoe County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Briscoe County, TX is May 25, 2025, 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 Briscoe County?
6.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 2, 2024. 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
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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.