Hail history for Milam County, TX

Milam County has 82 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 51 of them 1″ or larger and 10 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on April 23, 2010.

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 82 since 1965

1″ or larger 51 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 10 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · April 23, 2010

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 Milam County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 82 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 6, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
April 12, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
April 12, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
April 12, 2022	2.0″	Hen egg
March 25, 2021	0.88″	Nickel
January 6, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
March 4, 2020	0.75″	Penny
April 13, 2019	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 12, 2022 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A public report indicated 2 inch diameter hail about 4 miles south-southwest of Rosebud, TX.

April 23, 2010 · 4.0″ (softball)

Grapefruit size hail was reported 5 miles north of Cameron.

April 25, 2008 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball-size hail fell in Rockdale breaking windows and damaging cars.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	5	3	8	21	23	15	7

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 Milam County

Has it ever hailed in Milam County?

Yes — 82 hail events have been recorded for Milam County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1965, including 51 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Milam County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Milam County, TX is April 6, 2023, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Milam County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on April 23, 2010. 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.