Hail history for Lamar County, TX

Lamar County has 267 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 181 of them 1″ or larger and 28 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 24, 2020.

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 267 since 1962

1″ or larger 181 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 28 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 24, 2020

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 Lamar County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 267 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 29, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 24, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 24, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 24, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
May 22, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 22, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 8, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
May 8, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 29, 2026 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Report of 1.25 inch hail from mPING.

April 24, 2020 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Lamar County Sheriff's Office reported baseball sized hail on Highway 19/24 a couple of miles south of the city of Paris, TX.

May 29, 2019 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Emergency management reported baseball size hail in the city of Blossom, TX.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	8	23	91	50	65	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 Lamar County

Has it ever hailed in Lamar County?

Yes — 267 hail events have been recorded for Lamar County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 181 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lamar County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lamar County, TX is April 29, 2026, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Lamar County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 24, 2020. 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

All 254 Texas counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.