Hail history for Dallam County, TX

Dallam County has 228 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 157 of them 1″ or larger and 22 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on June 13, 2023.

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 228 since 1958

1″ or larger 157 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 22 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · June 13, 2023

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 Dallam County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 228 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 10, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
September 17, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
September 9, 2025	0.75″	Penny
September 8, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
July 5, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 5, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
June 8, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 28, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg

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

From the storm reports

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

April 10, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A thunderstorm moved across Dalhart during the afternoon of April 10, 2026. It produced penny to quarter size hail on the north side of town, including along highway 54.

May 28, 2024 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail ranging from quarter to baseball size fell across and just to the south of Texline.

June 13, 2023 · 4.0″ (softball)

Hail up to the 4 in diameter reported 22 miles NNE of Ware reported by the public. Hail up to 1.75 reported 7 miles N of Conlen by a trained spotter.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	2	5	5	44	73	58	38

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 Dallam County

Has it ever hailed in Dallam County?

Yes — 228 hail events have been recorded for Dallam County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 157 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Dallam County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Dallam County, TX is April 10, 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 Dallam County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on June 13, 2023. 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.