Hail history for Mitchell County, TX

Mitchell County has 208 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 166 of them 1″ or larger and 40 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 11, 1999.

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 208 since 1959

1″ or larger 166 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 40 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · June 11, 1999

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 Mitchell County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 208 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 13, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 13, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
June 8, 2025	0.75″	Penny
June 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 8, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 29, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 22, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 13, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A storm chaser reported quarter-sized hail. 40 mph winds were also measured with this storm. The total time of occurrence is estimated from radar.

May 2, 2006 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Softball sized hail fell five miles south of Colorado City. No damage was reported.

June 11, 1999 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Hail up to the size of softballs was reported just west of Colorado City.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	3	6	9	42	66	55	26

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 Mitchell County

Has it ever hailed in Mitchell County?

Yes — 208 hail events have been recorded for Mitchell County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 166 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Mitchell County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Mitchell County, TX is April 13, 2026, with 1.5″ (ping-pong 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 Mitchell County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 11, 1999. 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

All 254 Texas counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.