Hail history for La Salle County, TX

La Salle County has 67 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 42 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.0″ (grapefruit) on April 18, 1959.

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 67 since 1957

1″ or larger 42 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.0″ grapefruit · April 18, 1959

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 La Salle County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 67 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 9, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 28, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
April 28, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 17, 2023	2.5″	Tennis ball
March 17, 2023	4.0″	Softball
April 25, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
April 11, 2017	1.25″	Half dollar
May 19, 2016	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

April 9, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Trained spotter reported quarter size hail in Cotulla.

March 17, 2023 · 4.0″ (softball)

La Salle County Sheriff's Office reported hail damage to cars, including broken windshields, in Cotulla from hail up to the size of softballs. The large hail broke windows in several homes.

March 17, 2023 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Public report was received with pictures showing golf ball to tennis ball sized hail that broke a skylight in Cotulla.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	3	1	13	10	21	12	5

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 La Salle County

Has it ever hailed in La Salle County?

Yes — 67 hail events have been recorded for La Salle County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 42 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in La Salle County?

The most recent recorded hail event for La Salle County, TX is April 9, 2024, 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 La Salle County?

5.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 18, 1959. 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.