Hail history for Llano County, TX

Llano County has 213 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 155 of them 1″ or larger and 27 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on May 1, 2007.

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 213 since 1960

1″ or larger 155 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 27 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · May 1, 2007

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 Llano County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 213 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 28, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 28, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 22, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
May 22, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 22, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 16, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 28, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A thunderstorm produced quarter size hail near Baby Head.

April 12, 2021 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

A thunderstorm produced three inch diameter hail west of Llano.

May 1, 2007 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Hail broke the windshield of a DPS trooper just northwest of Llano.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	4	15	36	53	51	51

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 Llano County

Has it ever hailed in Llano County?

Yes — 213 hail events have been recorded for Llano County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 155 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Llano County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Llano County, TX is May 28, 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 Llano County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 1, 2007. 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.