Hail history for Collingsworth County, TX

Collingsworth County has 269 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 194 of them 1″ or larger and 37 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.5″ (grapefruit) on May 20, 2019.

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 1961

1″ or larger 194 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 37 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.5″ grapefruit · May 20, 2019

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 Collingsworth County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 269 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 31, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 31, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 30, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 5, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
July 8, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 30, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 23, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 23, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

March 31, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Dime to quarter size hail fell near the Texas and Oklahoma state line.

May 20, 2019 · 5.5″ (grapefruit)

Late report, with picture from Social Media of 5.5 inch hail displayed from local NBC affiliate. Time estimated from radar.

May 20, 2019 · 4.0″ (softball)

Late report from ABC affiliate of grapefruit size hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	11	5	25	56	66	88	18

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 Collingsworth County

Has it ever hailed in Collingsworth County?

Yes — 269 hail events have been recorded for Collingsworth County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 194 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Collingsworth County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Collingsworth County, TX is March 31, 2026, 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 Collingsworth County?

5.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 20, 2019. 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.