Hail history for Nolan County, TX

Nolan County has 253 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 187 of them 1″ or larger and 36 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 31, 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 253 since 1955

1″ or larger 187 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 36 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · May 31, 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 Nolan County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 253 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 13, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
November 3, 2024	0.75″	Penny
May 25, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
May 4, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
April 27, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 27, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
April 27, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 18, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Public reported quarter size hail.

April 25, 2023 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A report of baseball size hail from mping, 2 miles east of Sweetwater.

May 31, 1999 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Hail up to the size of softballs was reported near Maryneal in central Nolan County.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
4	5	10	15	57	79	60	23

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 Nolan County

Has it ever hailed in Nolan County?

Yes — 253 hail events have been recorded for Nolan County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 187 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Nolan County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Nolan County, TX is April 13, 2026, 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 Nolan County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 31, 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.