Hail history for Gaines County, TX

Gaines County has 233 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 171 of them 1″ or larger and 45 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.0″ (grapefruit) on May 22, 1973.

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 233 since 1963

1″ or larger 171 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 45 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.0″ grapefruit · May 22, 1973

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 Gaines County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 233 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 9, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 5, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 30, 2025	0.75″	Penny
April 29, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 28, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
November 2, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
November 2, 2024	2.25″	Tennis ball
November 2, 2024	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

June 9, 2025 · 0.75″ (penny)

Penny-size hail was reported by the public east of Seminole. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar.

June 17, 2008 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Softball sized hail fell at the intersection of County Roads 212 and 214.

June 1, 2007 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Golfball to softball sized hail fell at the intersection of Farm to Market Roads 1016 and 133.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	7	14	47	101	37	26

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 Gaines County

Has it ever hailed in Gaines County?

Yes — 233 hail events have been recorded for Gaines County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 171 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Gaines County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Gaines County, TX is June 9, 2025, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Gaines County?

5.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 22, 1973. 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.