Hail history for Coryell County, TX

Coryell County has 216 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 159 of them 1″ or larger and 20 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 1, 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 216 since 1956

1″ or larger 159 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 20 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · May 1, 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 Coryell County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 216 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 12, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
June 3, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 3, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 1, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 1, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 1, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 1, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 1, 2025	4.5″	Grapefruit

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

From the storm reports

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

April 12, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A public mPing report indicated quarter sized hail in Fort Gates.

May 1, 2025 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Park and Forest Service personnel reported a few baseball to grapefruit size hail stones in south Copperas Cove.

April 25, 2006 · 4.0″ (softball)

Orange to grapefruit-size hail was reported along Highways 36 and 182. A greenhouse was destroyed and dozens of cars were damaged with windshields broken.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	2	3	14	39	50	46	60

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 Coryell County

Has it ever hailed in Coryell County?

Yes — 216 hail events have been recorded for Coryell County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 159 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Coryell County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Coryell County, TX is April 12, 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 Coryell County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 1, 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.