Hail history for Callahan County, TX

Callahan County has 269 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 198 of them 1″ or larger and 28 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on May 4, 2006.

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 269 since 1958

1″ or larger 198 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 28 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · May 4, 2006

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 Callahan County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 269 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 10, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
March 10, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
November 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 8, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 8, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
June 8, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 8, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

March 10, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Law enforcement reported quarter sized hail.

May 7, 2023 · 3.25″ (tea cup)

The public reported larger than baseball size hail 4 miles east-southeast of Dudley. The time based on radar.

June 4, 2005 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

The very large hail that had been falling in Putnam maxed out at softball size producing major damage to roofs and vehicles.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	2	5	23	60	77	59	42

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 Callahan County

Has it ever hailed in Callahan County?

Yes — 269 hail events have been recorded for Callahan County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 198 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Callahan County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Callahan County, TX is March 10, 2026, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Callahan County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 4, 2006. 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.