Hail history for Jim Hogg County, TX

Jim Hogg County has 28 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 20 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 8, 2025.

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 28 since 1981

1″ or larger 20 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 8, 2025

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 Jim Hogg County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 28 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 8, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
April 27, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 5, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 10, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
May 28, 2009	1.75″	Golf ball
March 13, 2007	0.75″	Penny
April 25, 2006	1.0″	Quarter
November 23, 2004	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 8, 2025 · 2.75″ (baseball)

There was a report from a trained spotter of baseball size hail at the intersection of FM2687 and FM649.

May 28, 2009 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The Jim Hogg Sheriff��s Department reported golf ball size hail fell on Highway 16 approximately 10 miles south of the city of Hebbronville as a severe thunderstorm moved through the area.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	2	8	14	1	3

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 Jim Hogg County

Has it ever hailed in Jim Hogg County?

Yes — 28 hail events have been recorded for Jim Hogg County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1981, including 20 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Jim Hogg County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Jim Hogg County, TX is May 8, 2025, with 2.75″ (baseball) 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 Jim Hogg County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 8, 2025. 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.