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Hail history for Fayette County, TX
Fayette County has 95 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 77 of them 1″ or larger and 10 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on December 24, 2024.
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 Fayette County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Fayette County's peak: May.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 0.88″ | Nickel | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 2.75″ | Baseball | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Fayette County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)
A thunderstorm produced ping pong ball size hail in Flatonia.
· 2.75″ (baseball)
A thunderstorm produced baseball size hail on FM 609 between Mach Rd. and Black Jack Rd. near O'Quinn.
· 2.0″ (hen egg)
A thunderstorm produced two inch diameter hail in Kirtley. We received a picture of the hail on Facebook.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 22 | 12 | 29 | 19 |
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 Fayette County
Has it ever hailed in Fayette County?
Yes — 95 hail events have been recorded for Fayette County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 77 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Fayette County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Fayette County, TX is May 6, 2025, 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 Fayette County?
2.75″ (baseball), recorded on December 24, 2024. 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
- Tarrant County 1,417
- Randall County 898
- Potter County 879
- Dallas County 834
- Denton County 814
- Wichita County 753
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.