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Hail history for Dickens County, TX
Dickens County has 200 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 154 of them 1″ or larger and 24 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 6.0″ (grapefruit) on May 25, 2025.
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 Dickens County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Dickens County's peak: May.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 2.0″ | Hen egg | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 6.0″ | Grapefruit | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 2.0″ | Hen egg | |
| 4.5″ | Grapefruit |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Dickens County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 2.0″ (hen egg)
Several storm chasers reported a swath of severe hail from approximately nine miles southwest of Spur to six miles southwest of Spur. Hail ranged in size from half dollars to two inches in diameter. No damage was reported at the time.
· 6.0″ (grapefruit)
Numerous storm chasers reported a swath of hail that began just north of Afton on Texas State Highway 70 and continued for several miles eastward. Hail ranged in size from two inches in diameter to as large as six inches in diameter. Photographic evidence was posted on social media of a six inch hailstone. No damage was reported at the time.
· 4.5″ (grapefruit)
As a supercell thunderstorm moved over the town of Dickens, numerous reports of large to giant sized hail were received. A swath of severe hail occurred from McAdoo through Dickens. An NWS storm survey revealed extensive damage to vehicles along with window and exterior siding damage to homes. The largest hail reported was via social media and showed a hail stone roughly grapefruit size.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 9 | 20 | 57 | 70 | 26 | 14 |
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 Dickens County
Has it ever hailed in Dickens County?
Yes — 200 hail events have been recorded for Dickens County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 154 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Dickens County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Dickens 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 Dickens County?
6.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 25, 2025. 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.