Hail history for Burleson County, TX

Burleson County has 103 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 73 of them 1″ or larger and 14 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on March 18, 2018.

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 103 since 1969

1″ or larger 73 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 14 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ 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 Burleson County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 103 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 15, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 15, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 15, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 15, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
December 24, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
April 9, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 10, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

March 15, 2025 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Hail was reported via MPING near Lyons.

March 18, 2018 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Grapefruit to softball sized hail was observed.

March 18, 2018 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Baseball to softball sized hail occurred in and around the Sheriff's office.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	0	5	31	27	25	14

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 Burleson County

Has it ever hailed in Burleson County?

Yes — 103 hail events have been recorded for Burleson County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1969, including 73 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Burleson County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Burleson County, TX is March 15, 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 Burleson County?

4.25″ (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.