Hail history for Kimble County, TX

Kimble County has 144 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 115 of them 1″ or larger and 23 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 12, 2014.

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 144 since 1955

1″ or larger 115 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 23 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · June 12, 2014

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 Kimble County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 144 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 2, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
May 2, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
May 1, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 1, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 3, 2024	2.5″	Tennis ball
May 3, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
February 11, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

May 2, 2025 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Public reported damage to tree limbs and broken car windows from very large hail. The hail was mostly golf ball sized with some baseball sized hail reported.

April 20, 2011 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Softball size hail damaged vehicles along I-10, just west of Junction.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	3	7	3	9	35	57	28

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 Kimble County

Has it ever hailed in Kimble County?

Yes — 144 hail events have been recorded for Kimble County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 115 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Kimble County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Kimble County, TX is May 2, 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 Kimble County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 12, 2014. 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.

More Texas hail history

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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.