Hail history for Hansford County, TX

Hansford County has 296 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 222 of them 1″ or larger and 43 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 14, 1989.

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 296 since 1960

1″ or larger 222 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 43 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · May 14, 1989

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 Hansford County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 296 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 8, 2025	0.75″	Penny
June 8, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
June 6, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 24, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 24, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 24, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
April 24, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 24, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

April 23, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Half dollar to golfball size hail fell to the northwest of Gruver.

May 28, 2023 · 3.3″ (tea cup)

This hail was measured 30 minutes after the storm had left the area.

May 28, 2018 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Report received by Twitter.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	4	6	14	64	76	91	41

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 Hansford County

Has it ever hailed in Hansford County?

Yes — 296 hail events have been recorded for Hansford County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 222 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Hansford County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Hansford County, TX is July 8, 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 Hansford County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 14, 1989. 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.