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Hail history for Crosby County, TX
Crosby County has 201 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 156 of them 1″ or larger and 27 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on April 10, 1985.
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.
When it hails in Crosby County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Crosby County's peak: May.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 2.5″ | Tennis ball | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Crosby County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
A couple of reports were received of golf ball size hail in the town of Lorenzo.
· 2.75″ (baseball)
Very large hail up to baseball size driven sideways by intense winds caused extensive damage to many north-facing windows, cars and home siding in Ralls. The hail also caused severe damage to the Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet on the south side of Ralls.
· 2.75″ (baseball)
Extensive hail damage was observed in the city of Crosbyton. Many building suffered heavy roof and siding damage from wind driven hail up to the size of baseballs. Most south facing windows were shattered in town along with significant damage to vehicles.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9 | 15 | 22 | 53 | 56 | 24 | 19 |
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 Crosby County
Has it ever hailed in Crosby County?
Yes — 201 hail events have been recorded for Crosby County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 156 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Crosby County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Crosby County, TX is June 8, 2025, with 1.75″ (golf 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 Crosby County?
4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 10, 1985. 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
- Tarrant County 1,417
- Randall County 898
- Potter County 879
- Dallas County 834
- Denton County 814
- Wichita County 753
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.