Hail history for Coleman County, TX

Coleman County has 293 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 228 of them 1″ or larger and 39 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 19, 2017.

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 293 since 1958

1″ or larger 228 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 39 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · May 19, 2017

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 Coleman County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 293 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 19, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
November 7, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
November 7, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
November 7, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 30, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 26, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 22, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 22, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 19, 2025 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Local broadcast media reported golf ball to tennis ball size hail on social media between Coleman and Silver Valley.

May 19, 2017 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Softball size hail was reported near Santa Anna.

May 6, 2015 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

The large hail stones broke car windows and damaged homes in Talpa.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	8	10	26	53	57	87	50

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 Coleman County

Has it ever hailed in Coleman County?

Yes — 293 hail events have been recorded for Coleman County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 228 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Coleman County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Coleman County, TX is April 19, 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 Coleman County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 19, 2017. 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.