Hail history for Hood County, TX

Hood County has 232 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 165 of them 1″ or larger and 21 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 9, 2024.

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 232 since 1958

1″ or larger 165 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 21 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · May 9, 2024

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 Hood County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 232 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 28, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
May 16, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 8, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 24, 2024	0.75″	Penny
May 24, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 24, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 9, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 28, 2026 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Amateur radio operator reported golf ball hail in Cresson.

May 9, 2024 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Emergency management reported 4.5 inch hail in Pecan Plantation.

May 1, 2003 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Softball size hail caused severe damage to a one-half mile stretch of the Pecan Plantation subdivision southeast of Granbury. The large hail punched holes in a brand new spanish-tiled roof.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	0	4	18	49	57	43	59

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 Hood County

Has it ever hailed in Hood County?

Yes — 232 hail events have been recorded for Hood County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 165 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Hood County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Hood County, TX is April 28, 2026, with 1.75″ (golf 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 Hood County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 9, 2024. 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.