Hail history for Jeff Davis County, TX

Jeff Davis County has 109 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 72 of them 1″ or larger and 12 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on August 23, 1993.

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 109 since 1966

1″ or larger 72 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 12 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · August 23, 1993

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 Jeff Davis County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 109 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 3, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
September 24, 2024	0.75″	Penny
May 26, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
May 26, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
May 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 26, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
October 10, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
September 30, 2021	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 3, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A storm chaser reported hail up to quarter-size covering the roadway along State Highway 17.

May 31, 2011 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The park ranger's windshield was broken by the hail.

August 23, 1993 · 4.0″ (softball)

The Border Patrol reported hail as big as grapefruits fell on a rural area between Fort Davis and Balmorhea on Texas Highway 17.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	5	2	11	49	29	12

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 Jeff Davis County

Has it ever hailed in Jeff Davis County?

Yes — 109 hail events have been recorded for Jeff Davis County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1966, including 72 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Jeff Davis County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Jeff Davis County, TX is May 3, 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 Jeff Davis County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on August 23, 1993. 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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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.