Hail history for Floyd County, TX

Floyd County has 263 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 206 of them 1″ or larger and 44 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.2″ (grapefruit) on April 24, 2025.

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 263 since 1958

1″ or larger 206 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 44 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.2″ grapefruit · April 24, 2025

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 Floyd County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 263 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 17, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
June 17, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 29, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
April 27, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 24, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 24, 2025	5.2″	Grapefruit
April 22, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
April 22, 2025	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

June 17, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

An NWS cooperative weather observer near Floydada observed quarter size hail with the first of two thunderstorms that moved through the area.

April 24, 2025 · 5.2″ (grapefruit)

Numerous photographs on social media as well as public reports depicted a swath of extremely large hail from near South Plains to east-central Floyd County. The largest hail size measured was 5.20 inches in diameter confirmed with a measurement from a caliper. No damage was reported.

May 31, 2005 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Cedar Hill.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	11	6	20	51	111	43	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 Floyd County

Has it ever hailed in Floyd County?

Yes — 263 hail events have been recorded for Floyd County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 206 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Floyd County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Floyd County, TX is June 17, 2025, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 Floyd County?

5.2″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 24, 2025. 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.