Hail history for Brown County, TX

Brown County has 390 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 300 of them 1″ or larger and 49 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.0″ (grapefruit) on October 13, 1960.

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 390 since 1959

1″ or larger 300 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 49 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.0″ grapefruit · October 13, 1960

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 Brown County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 390 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 28, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 29, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 30, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 30, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
May 30, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 30, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
May 22, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 28, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Law enforcement reported quarter size hail.

May 6, 2023 · 3.25″ (tea cup)

The public reported baseball size hail (2.75 inch) to 3.25 inch diameter hail 4 miles northeast of Brookesmith. The report was from mping.

May 22, 2011 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Baseball to softball size hail was reported in May.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	6	12	30	95	84	102	60

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 Brown County

Has it ever hailed in Brown County?

Yes — 390 hail events have been recorded for Brown County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 300 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Brown County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Brown County, TX is April 15, 2026, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Brown County?

5.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on October 13, 1960. 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.