Hail history for El Paso County, TX

El Paso County has 158 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 105 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.25″ (tea cup) on October 22, 1974.

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 158 since 1958

1″ or larger 105 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.25″ tea cup · October 22, 1974

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 El Paso County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 158 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 6, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 6, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
August 9, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
August 9, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 2, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
July 11, 2021	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

September 26, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Social media report showed hail up to the size of quarters near Fort Bliss.

August 27, 2019 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Spotter reported dents to cars, windshields and house windows around the area of Buckley and North Stanton Streets.

September 28, 2007 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A swath of large hail (quarter to hen's egg size) driven by 60 to 70 mph microburst winds caused extensive damage to a portion of west El Paso. Skylights were destroyed, roofs damaged, car windshields and south-facing house windows smashed. Dozens of automobiles suffered body damage.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	3	10	6	13	50	66	9

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 El Paso County

Has it ever hailed in El Paso County?

Yes — 158 hail events have been recorded for El Paso County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 105 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in El Paso County?

The most recent recorded hail event for El Paso County, TX is September 26, 2023, 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 El Paso County?

3.25″ (tea cup), recorded on October 22, 1974. 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.