Hail history for Kinney County, TX

Kinney County has 91 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 78 of them 1″ or larger and 15 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 27, 1994.

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 91 since 1964

1″ or larger 78 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 15 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · May 27, 1994

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 Kinney County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 91 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 10, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 2, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
May 2, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 13, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
February 2, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
June 2, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 4, 2022	0.88″	Nickel
May 4, 2022	2.75″	Baseball

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

From the storm reports

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

March 10, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Texas Parks and Wildlife reported quarter sized hail at Kickapoo Cavern State Park.

April 11, 2020 · 4.0″ (softball)

A thunderstorm produced softball size hail in Brackettville. This report was from a picture on social media.

May 27, 1994 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Large hail, with diameters up to 4.5 inches fell across Kinney County. The largest hail was 4.5 inches at Brackettville, although large hail was indicated across the county. Most of the damage was confined to windows of homes and vehicles.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	5	5	17	12	16	20	16

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 Kinney County

Has it ever hailed in Kinney County?

Yes — 91 hail events have been recorded for Kinney County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1964, including 78 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Kinney County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Kinney County, TX is March 10, 2026, 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 Kinney County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 27, 1994. 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.