Hail history for Hamilton County, TX

Hamilton County has 198 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 148 of them 1″ or larger and 19 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on April 28, 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 198 since 1968

1″ or larger 148 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 19 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · April 28, 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 Hamilton County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 198 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 29, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 18, 2026	0.88″	Nickel
May 28, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
May 28, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 29, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 2, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
May 24, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 22, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 29, 2026 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Amateur Radio reported mostly quarter size hail with some larger size up to ping-pong ball.

April 28, 2023 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Fire and rescue reported 3-inch diameter hail near the intersection of County Road 2005 and County Road 221 southwest of Hamilton.

April 3, 2023 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

A public report indicated 3-inch diameter hail about 10 miles south of Hico.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	2	21	64	39	40	31

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 Hamilton County

Has it ever hailed in Hamilton County?

Yes — 198 hail events have been recorded for Hamilton County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 148 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Hamilton County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Hamilton County, TX is April 29, 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 Hamilton County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on April 28, 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

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.