Hail history for Martin County, TX

Martin County has 157 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 118 of them 1″ or larger and 24 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on May 5, 2006.

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 157 since 1957

1″ or larger 118 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 24 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · May 5, 2006

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 Martin County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 157 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 9, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
June 9, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 9, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
June 9, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
June 8, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 5, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 15, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 1, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

June 9, 2025 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

An off duty NWS employee reported hen egg-size hail. The time of occurrence is estimated by radar.

May 5, 2006 · 4.0″ (softball)

Softball size hail fell at the intersection of Texas Highway 349 and Martin County Road D2651.

May 26, 2004 · 4.0″ (softball)

A motorist traveling on State Route 176 in eastern Martin County reported grapefruit size hail just west of the Martin/Howard County line. No reports of damage were received.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	1	3	10	46	54	21	20

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 Martin County

Has it ever hailed in Martin County?

Yes — 157 hail events have been recorded for Martin County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 118 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Martin County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Martin County, TX is June 9, 2025, with 2.5″ (tennis ball) 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 Martin County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on May 5, 2006. 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

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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.