Hail history for Hartley County, TX

Hartley County has 295 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 209 of them 1″ or larger and 32 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 27, 1980.

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 295 since 1955

1″ or larger 209 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 32 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · May 27, 1980

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 Hartley County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 295 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 10, 2026	0.75″	Penny
August 2, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
June 8, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 8, 2025	2.25″	Tennis ball
June 7, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
April 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 23, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
May 28, 2024	2.5″	Tennis ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 28, 2024 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail up to golfball size fell near Hartley.

June 25, 2017 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Live feed from storm chasers showed baseball sized hail.

June 25, 2017 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail ranging from golfball to baseball size reported by the public southwest of Dalhart. Property damage from the hail and wind was reported as well.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	12	9	7	47	83	99	35

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 Hartley County

Has it ever hailed in Hartley County?

Yes — 295 hail events have been recorded for Hartley County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 209 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Hartley County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Hartley County, TX is April 10, 2026, 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 Hartley County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 27, 1980. 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.