Hail history for Coke County, TX

Coke County has 170 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 121 of them 1″ or larger and 18 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on May 31, 2005.

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 170 since 1957

1″ or larger 121 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 18 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · May 31, 2005

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 Coke County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 170 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 19, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 19, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 19, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 19, 2025	2.25″	Tennis ball
April 19, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
May 22, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
May 22, 2024	2.75″	Baseball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 18, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Public reported quarter size hail on social media.

May 22, 2024 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The public reported baseball size hail 10 miles north of Bronte.

May 31, 2005 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

The final severe thunderstorm for the evening developed just to the north of Robert Lee. This thunderstorm maxed out right over Robert Lee producing soft ball size hail and winds to 87 mph. This produced significant damage to vehicles and some houses.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	4	3	10	39	52	35	25

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 Coke County

Has it ever hailed in Coke County?

Yes — 170 hail events have been recorded for Coke County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 121 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Coke County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Coke County, TX is May 18, 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 Coke County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 31, 2005. 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.