Hail history for Moore County, TX

Moore County has 420 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 277 of them 1″ or larger and 41 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 6.0″ (grapefruit) on June 12, 2010.

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 420 since 1957

1″ or larger 277 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 41 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 6.0″ grapefruit · June 12, 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 Moore County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 420 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 23, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
June 2, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 15, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
May 3, 2024	0.75″	Penny
June 13, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
June 12, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
June 12, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
June 12, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 23, 2025 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A supercell thunderstorm tracked across Dumas, producing hail up to tennis ball size. Windows were blown out of patrol vehicles due to the hail.

June 12, 2010 · 5.5″ (grapefruit)

The large hail came through the window of the vehicle which the storm chaser was driving and caused minor cuts to the driver.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
4	11	12	21	97	125	121	29

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 Moore County

Has it ever hailed in Moore County?

Yes — 420 hail events have been recorded for Moore County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 277 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Moore County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Moore County, TX is April 23, 2025, with 2.75″ (baseball) 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 Moore County?

6.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 12, 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.