Hail history for Loving County, TX

Loving County has 48 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 36 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on April 9, 2012.

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 48 since 1964

1″ or larger 36 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · April 9, 2012

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 Loving County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 48 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 6, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 4, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
October 2, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
July 1, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
May 28, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
May 28, 2021	1.75″	Golf ball
May 28, 2021	2.0″	Hen egg

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

From the storm reports

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

June 6, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter-size hail was reported by the public in rural Loving County. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar.

April 9, 2012 · 4.0″ (softball)

A storm moved over Loving County and produced three to four inch hail six miles east of Orla. Wind gusts were up to 70 to 75 mph.

April 9, 2012 · 4.0″ (softball)

A thunderstorm moved over Loving County and produced four inch hail and wind gusts of 70 to 80 mph two miles west of Mentone.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	2	2	7	15	13	8

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 Loving County

Has it ever hailed in Loving County?

Yes — 48 hail events have been recorded for Loving County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1964, including 36 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Loving County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Loving County, TX is June 6, 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 Loving County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on April 9, 2012. 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.