Hail history for DeWitt County, TX

DeWitt County has 64 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 48 of them 1″ or larger and 9 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on February 19, 1991.

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 64 since 1961

1″ or larger 48 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 9 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · February 19, 1991

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 DeWitt County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 64 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
February 14, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
February 14, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
February 14, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
November 1, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 23, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
April 23, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 23, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
April 21, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

February 14, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A thunderstorm produced hail up to the size of quarters on Meeting Rd. north of Yorktown.

October 12, 1993 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball-size hail was reported in Meyersville, the hail fell for a 30 minute period. Golf ball-size hail was reported six miles south of Cuero between Meyersville and Radcliff.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	7	6	5	24	6	4	12

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 DeWitt County

Has it ever hailed in DeWitt County?

Yes — 64 hail events have been recorded for DeWitt County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 48 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in DeWitt County?

The most recent recorded hail event for DeWitt County, TX is February 14, 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 DeWitt County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on February 19, 1991. 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.