Hail history for Medina County, TX

Medina County has 145 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 110 of them 1″ or larger and 24 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 6.42″ (grapefruit) on April 28, 2021.

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 145 since 1963

1″ or larger 110 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 24 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 6.42″ grapefruit · April 28, 2021

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 Medina County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 145 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 6, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 6, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 31, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 13, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 13, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 1, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
April 1, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
April 1, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 6, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A thunderstorm produced quarter size hail southwest of Castroville.

April 28, 2021 · 6.42″ (grapefruit)

A NWS storm survey team and employees from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) conducted official measurements of a gargantuan hailstone. The stone fell at a residence in Hondo Texas during a supercell thunderstorm during the evening of April 28, 2021.

April 28, 2021 · 6.0″ (grapefruit)

Social media post shows a gargantuan hailstone likely 6+ inches in diameter. The hailstone was not saved and and therefore an official measurement could not be taken.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	5	9	12	14	33	42	30

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 Medina County

Has it ever hailed in Medina County?

Yes — 145 hail events have been recorded for Medina County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 110 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Medina County?

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

6.42″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 28, 2021. 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.