Hail history for Cochran County, TX

Cochran County has 132 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 101 of them 1″ or larger and 21 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.25″ (tea cup) on June 5, 2025.

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 132 since 1956

1″ or larger 101 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 21 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.25″ tea cup · June 5, 2025

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 Cochran County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 132 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 6, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
June 6, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
June 6, 2025	0.75″	Penny
June 5, 2025	3.25″	Tea cup
May 30, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 30, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
May 28, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
October 4, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

June 6, 2025 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Several storm chasers reported hail south of Lehman along Texas State Highway 214 ranging in size from quarters to baseball size. No damage was reported at the time.

June 5, 2025 · 3.25″ (tea cup)

Storm chasers reported a swath of hail along Farm to Market Road 597 southwest of Pep in Cochran County. Hail ranged in size from golf ball to 3.25 inches in diameter. No damage was reported at the time.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	5	8	18	19	56	10	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 Cochran County

Has it ever hailed in Cochran County?

Yes — 132 hail events have been recorded for Cochran County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 101 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Cochran County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Cochran County, TX is June 6, 2025, with 2.5″ (tennis 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 Cochran County?

3.25″ (tea cup), recorded on June 5, 2025. 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.