Hail history for Eastland County, TX

Eastland County has 270 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 190 of them 1″ or larger and 40 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 11, 2009.

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 270 since 1955

1″ or larger 190 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 40 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · June 11, 2009

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 Eastland County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 270 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 26, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 26, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 6, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
April 3, 2025	2.25″	Tennis ball
April 3, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
April 3, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
March 29, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 25, 2024	2.5″	Tennis ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 26, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Report of 1 inch hail from mPING.

June 11, 2009 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Marble to Softball size hail fell in and southeast of Cisco for approximately 15 minutes.

May 8, 2009 · 4.0″ (softball)

Softball size fell in Rising Star. The newspaper reported that the hail broke car windows, tore limbs off trees, damaged outbuildings, knocked out power, damaged gardens and knocked fruit off trees.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	6	14	34	73	73	46	21

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 Eastland County

Has it ever hailed in Eastland County?

Yes — 270 hail events have been recorded for Eastland County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 190 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Eastland County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Eastland County, TX is May 26, 2025, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Eastland County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 11, 2009. 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.