Hail history for Mills County, TX

Mills County has 127 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 88 of them 1″ or larger and 20 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on October 17, 1993.

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 127 since 1967

1″ or larger 88 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 20 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · October 17, 1993

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 Mills County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 127 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 18, 2026	0.88″	Nickel
April 30, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 27, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 27, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 22, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 11, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
April 18, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 18, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 18, 2026 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Social media photo reported hailstones ranging from peas to nickels in Priddy, Texas.

June 12, 2023 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball sized hail was reported west of Center City.

October 17, 1993 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Roof damage was reported to a school from large hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	7	5	43	34	21	16

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 Mills County

Has it ever hailed in Mills County?

Yes — 127 hail events have been recorded for Mills County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1967, including 88 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Mills County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Mills County, TX is April 18, 2026, 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 Mills County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on October 17, 1993. 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.