Hail history for Gillespie County, TX

Gillespie County has 225 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 191 of them 1″ or larger and 36 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on June 16, 2023.

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 225 since 1957

1″ or larger 191 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 36 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · June 16, 2023

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 Gillespie County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 225 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 26, 2025	3.0″	Tea cup
May 26, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 26, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
May 26, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 26, 2025	2.25″	Tennis ball
May 26, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
May 26, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 26, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 26, 2025 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

A thunderstorm produced three inch diameter hail west of Fredericksburg. The broke some windows in a house.

June 16, 2023 · 4.0″ (softball)

A thunderstorm produced four inch diameter hail along Hwy 16 in the southwestern corner of Gillespie County. Twitter had multiple pictures of similar size hail in this area.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	7	15	18	21	39	62	61

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 Gillespie County

Has it ever hailed in Gillespie County?

Yes — 225 hail events have been recorded for Gillespie County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 191 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Gillespie County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Gillespie County, TX is May 26, 2025, with 3.0″ (tea cup) 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 Gillespie County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on June 16, 2023. 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.