Hail history for Hudspeth County, TX

Hudspeth County has 53 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 38 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on April 12, 2017.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month October

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 53 since 1968

1″ or larger 38 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · April 12, 2017

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 Hudspeth County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 53 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 27, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
June 2, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
July 1, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
June 19, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
April 12, 2017	2.5″	Tennis ball
April 12, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
November 4, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
August 27, 2016	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

July 1, 2017 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Reported at Border Patrol checkpoint.

April 12, 2017 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Hail from 1.5 inches to 2.5 inches in diameter was reported in and around Sierra Blanca. Some areas had hail up to 3 inches deep. Numerous house windows and automobile windshields were damaged, with many cars left dented. Hail also severely damaged dozens of roofs and even penetrated a few.

July 7, 2015 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Lemon sized hail reported along with damaging winds.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	5	0	5	23	19	0

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 Hudspeth County

Has it ever hailed in Hudspeth County?

Yes — 53 hail events have been recorded for Hudspeth County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 38 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Hudspeth County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Hudspeth County, TX is August 27, 2019, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Hudspeth County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on April 12, 2017. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.

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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.