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Hail history for Hutchinson County, TX
Hutchinson County has 567 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 401 of them 1″ or larger and 57 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on June 10, 1989.
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.
When it hails in Hutchinson County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Hutchinson County's peak: May.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Hutchinson County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.0″ (quarter)
Hail up to quarter size fell for around five minutes.
· 3.0″ (tea cup)
A supercell thunderstorm produced a swath of hail across portions northern Hutchinson County to the northeast of Pringle. Initially hail of quarter size fell just outside of Pringle but the hail increased in size as the supercell continued to move to the north and east.
· 3.0″ (tea cup)
Late report of 3 inch hail in the Keeler Heights subdivision of Borger. Time was estimated from radar.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 9 | 28 | 98 | 207 | 156 | 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 Hutchinson County
Has it ever hailed in Hutchinson County?
Yes — 567 hail events have been recorded for Hutchinson County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 401 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Hutchinson County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Hutchinson County, TX is July 11, 2025, 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 Hutchinson County?
4.0″ (softball), recorded on June 10, 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.
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- Dallas County 834
- Denton County 814
- Wichita County 753
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.