Hail history for Falls County, TX

Falls County has 96 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 64 of them 1″ or larger and 10 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 27, 1997.

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 96 since 1960

1″ or larger 64 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 10 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · May 27, 1997

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 Falls County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 96 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 28, 2026	2.5″	Tennis ball
June 1, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 23, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
May 12, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 16, 2023	2.5″	Tennis ball
June 16, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
April 28, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 12, 2022	2.5″	Tennis ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 28, 2026 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Facebook photo showed tennis ball size hail fell on CR 142 between Perry and Otto.

May 27, 1997 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Baseball to softball size hail was reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	5	6	30	23	14	17

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 Falls County

Has it ever hailed in Falls County?

Yes — 96 hail events have been recorded for Falls County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 64 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Falls County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Falls County, TX is April 28, 2026, with 2.5″ (tennis 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 Falls County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 27, 1997. 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

All 254 Texas counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.