Hail history for Edwards County, TX

Edwards County has 119 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 86 of them 1″ or larger and 15 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.0″ (grapefruit) on April 29, 2026.

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 119 since 1962

1″ or larger 86 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 15 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.0″ grapefruit · April 29, 2026

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 Edwards County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 119 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 29, 2026	5.0″	Grapefruit
April 29, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
April 29, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 29, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 10, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 26, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
April 20, 2025	0.75″	Penny
June 5, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 29, 2026 · 5.0″ (grapefruit)

A thunderstorm produced 5 diameter hail (picture on X) south of Camp Wood.

April 29, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A thunderstorm produced quarter size hail north of Barksdale.

May 24, 2022 · 3.5″ (softball)

A thunderstorm produced 3.5 inch diameter hail on Hwy 277 northwest of Rocksprings.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	4	5	11	21	22	38	18

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 Edwards County

Has it ever hailed in Edwards County?

Yes — 119 hail events have been recorded for Edwards County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 86 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Edwards County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Edwards County, TX is April 29, 2026, with 5.0″ (grapefruit) 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 Edwards County?

5.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 29, 2026. 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.