Hail history for Gray County, TX

Gray County has 492 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 339 of them 1″ or larger and 79 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 13, 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 492 since 1958

1″ or larger 339 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 79 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · June 13, 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 Gray County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 492 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 8, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
May 26, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
April 29, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
November 2, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
June 6, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
April 8, 2024	0.75″	Penny
July 5, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 17, 2023	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

September 8, 2025 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Tennis ball to baseball size hail fell around Lefors. At least one car windshield was destroyed.

June 13, 2023 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Multiple reports were made for hail ranging from 2 to 4.5 in diameter with this storm.

May 15, 2009 · 4.0″ (softball)

The Gray County Emergency Manager's Office reported baseball to grapefruit size hail which damaged numerous homes near the Pampa Municipal Golf Course. The wind driven hail shattered most north facing windows of several homes.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	11	19	20	99	143	155	43

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 Gray County

Has it ever hailed in Gray County?

Yes — 492 hail events have been recorded for Gray County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 339 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Gray County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Gray County, TX is September 8, 2025, with 2.75″ (baseball) 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 Gray County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 13, 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.

More Texas hail history

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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.