Hail history for Crockett County, TX

Crockett County has 128 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 94 of them 1″ or larger and 20 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on May 6, 1968.

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 128 since 1956

1″ or larger 94 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 20 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · May 6, 1968

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 Crockett County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 128 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 1, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
May 4, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 27, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
February 11, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
June 3, 2023	2.5″	Tennis ball
June 3, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 3, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

May 1, 2025 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Public reported baseball size hail.

April 30, 2019 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

A photo was sent to the NWS office showing large hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	2	7	10	14	40	38	16

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 Crockett County

Has it ever hailed in Crockett County?

Yes — 128 hail events have been recorded for Crockett County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 94 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Crockett County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Crockett County, TX is May 1, 2025, with 2.75″ (baseball) 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 Crockett County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on May 6, 1968. 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.