Hail history for Deaf Smith County, TX

Deaf Smith County has 348 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 269 of them 1″ or larger and 46 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 8, 2008.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 348 since 1956

1″ or larger 269 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 46 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · June 8, 2008

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 Deaf Smith County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Deaf Smith County's peak: June.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 348 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 4, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
June 4, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 1, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
April 26, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 25, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
April 25, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

June 4, 2025 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Hail fell that ranged mostly quarter size to ping pong ball size. However, there were some rogue 2 inch to tennis ball sized hailstones mixed in.

June 11, 2023 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Report of a broken windshield from baseball size hail received.

June 15, 2019 · 3.23″ (tea cup)

Hail was found on the ground on Highway 1058 west of Hereford by NSSL research team at 601 pm.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
9	11	9	12	45	108	113	41

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 Deaf Smith County

Has it ever hailed in Deaf Smith County?

Yes — 348 hail events have been recorded for Deaf Smith County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 269 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Deaf Smith County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Deaf Smith County, TX is June 8, 2025, 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 Deaf Smith County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 8, 2008. 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

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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.