Hail history for Kaufman County, TX

Kaufman County has 205 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 150 of them 1″ or larger and 19 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.0″ (grapefruit) on June 22, 1955.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 205 since 1955

1″ or larger 150 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 19 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.0″ grapefruit · June 22, 1955

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 Kaufman County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 205 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 16, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
March 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
December 24, 2024	0.75″	Penny
June 3, 2024	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

May 16, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A Facebook photo showed golfball size hail in Crandall.

April 20, 2023 · 3.5″ (softball)

A social media picture indicated a hailstone around 3.5 inches in diameter about 2 miles north of Crandall, TX.

April 3, 2012 · 3.5″ (softball)

Tea cup sized and slightly larger hail pelted homes in the Travis Ranch Subdivision in north Forney. The hailstones penetrated 1/2-inch thick plywood and roof decks.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	2	3	15	72	21	35	54

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 Kaufman County

Has it ever hailed in Kaufman County?

Yes — 205 hail events have been recorded for Kaufman County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 150 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Kaufman County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Kaufman County, TX is May 16, 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 Kaufman County?

5.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 22, 1955. 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.