Hail history for Jim Wells County, TX

Jim Wells County has 87 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 61 of them 1″ or larger and 20 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.0″ (grapefruit) on May 30, 1968.

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 87 since 1959

1″ or larger 61 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 20 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.0″ grapefruit · May 30, 1968

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 Wells County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 87 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 8, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
May 6, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
May 6, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 13, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
March 28, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
April 18, 2016	1.25″	Half dollar
May 27, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
May 27, 2014	2.75″	Baseball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 8, 2025 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Observed nickel-sized hail.

May 27, 2014 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball sized hail occurred in the east-central portion of the city of Alice.

April 4, 2014 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball sized hail occurred on a ranch west of Orange Grove.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	7	5	14	18	20	17	4

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 Wells County

Has it ever hailed in Jim Wells County?

Yes — 87 hail events have been recorded for Jim Wells County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 61 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Jim Wells County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Jim Wells County, TX is May 8, 2025, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Wells County?

5.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 30, 1968. 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.