Hail history for Foard County, TX

Foard County has 182 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 121 of them 1″ or larger and 24 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 9, 1995.

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 182 since 1964

1″ or larger 121 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 24 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · June 9, 1995

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 Foard County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 182 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 14, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 30, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 1, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 7, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
October 4, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
October 4, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
September 19, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
September 19, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 14, 2026 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

The report was relayed through Spotter Network.

April 23, 2021 · 3.5″ (softball)

Twitter picture, location radar estimated.

May 13, 2015 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Delayed report of hail along highway 70 between Crowell and Thalia. Time estimated from radar. No damage reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	5	6	24	59	50	21	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 Foard County

Has it ever hailed in Foard County?

Yes — 182 hail events have been recorded for Foard County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1964, including 121 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Foard County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Foard County, TX is April 14, 2026, with 1.5″ (ping-pong 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 Foard County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 9, 1995. 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.