Hail history for Caldwell County, TX

Caldwell County has 92 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 67 of them 1″ or larger and 9 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on May 26, 1976.

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 92 since 1967

1″ or larger 67 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 9 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.5″ softball · May 26, 1976

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 Caldwell County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 92 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 22, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 22, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 22, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
May 22, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 22, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
January 8, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
April 5, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
April 5, 2023	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

May 22, 2025 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A thunderstorm produced chicken egg size hail in Martindale.

May 22, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A thunderstorm produced quarter size hail near Martindale. The hail dented some cars and shredded leaves.

March 18, 2018 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A thunderstorm produced baseball size hail near the intersection of Hwy 304 and Wolf Run Rd. that killed a cow and severely damaged a law enforcement vehicle in Delhi.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	4	6	8	25	16	13	20

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 Caldwell County

Has it ever hailed in Caldwell County?

Yes — 92 hail events have been recorded for Caldwell County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1967, including 67 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Caldwell County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Caldwell County, TX is May 22, 2025, 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 Caldwell County?

3.5″ (softball), recorded on May 26, 1976. 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.