Hail history for Culberson County, TX

Culberson County has 50 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 38 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on September 23, 2017.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 50 since 1956

1″ or larger 38 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · September 23, 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 Culberson County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 50 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 7, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
May 28, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 3, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
September 29, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
June 3, 2018	1.75″	Golf ball
May 23, 2018	2.0″	Hen egg
September 23, 2017	2.5″	Tennis ball
April 12, 2017	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

May 28, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Dime to quarter-size hail was reported coating US Highway 62/180 across the state line in Texas.

May 23, 2018 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A thunderstorm moved across Culberson County and produced two inch hail along Ranch Road 652. Over 20 vehicles were damaged along this road. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.

April 11, 2012 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

A thunderstorm moved over Culberson County and produced tennis ball sized hail 35 miles west of Pecos. Winds of up to 60 mph were also reported with this storm.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	3	3	0	8	15	16	3

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 Culberson County

Has it ever hailed in Culberson County?

Yes — 50 hail events have been recorded for Culberson County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 38 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Culberson County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Culberson County, TX is June 7, 2023, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 Culberson County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on September 23, 2017. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.