Hail history for Burnet County, TX

Burnet County has 252 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 210 of them 1″ or larger and 54 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.0″ (grapefruit) on May 21, 2011.

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 252 since 1960

1″ or larger 210 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 54 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.0″ grapefruit · May 21, 2011

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 Burnet County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 252 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 28, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 28, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
May 28, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 28, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
May 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 16, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 28, 2025 · 0.88″ (nickel)

A thunderstorm produced nickel size hail northeast of Tow.

April 9, 2024 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

A thunderstorm produced 4.25 inch diameter hail northwest of Briggs. There was a picture of the hail on social media.

May 21, 2011 · 5.0″ (grapefruit)

A thunderstorm produced a measured five inch diameter hailstone which ties the record for the largest hailstone ever reported in South Central Texas.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	11	16	21	27	33	58	86

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 Burnet County

Has it ever hailed in Burnet County?

Yes — 252 hail events have been recorded for Burnet County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 210 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Burnet County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Burnet County, TX is May 28, 2025, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Burnet County?

5.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 21, 2011. 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.