Hail history for Camp County, TX

Camp County has 74 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 37 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on October 24, 2010.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 74 since 1978

1″ or larger 37 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · October 24, 2010

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 Camp County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 74 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 22, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 26, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
June 13, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 3, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
May 10, 2021	1.75″	Golf ball
May 10, 2021	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 10, 2021	1.25″	Half dollar
May 10, 2021	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 22, 2024 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Ping pong ball size hail reported in the Leesburg community.

October 24, 2010 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball sized hail was reported along Hwy. 2418.

October 24, 2010 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Hail covered the ground in the Newsome, Texas community.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	2	8	25	13	17	9

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 Camp County

Has it ever hailed in Camp County?

Yes — 74 hail events have been recorded for Camp County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1978, including 37 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Camp County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Camp County, TX is May 22, 2024, 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 Camp County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on October 24, 2010. 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.