Hail history for Oldham County, TX

Oldham County has 309 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 215 of them 1″ or larger and 26 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.25″ (tea cup) on June 22, 2020.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 309 since 1959

1″ or larger 215 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 26 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.25″ tea cup · June 22, 2020

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 Oldham County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 309 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 2, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 7, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 7, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 7, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 31, 2024	0.75″	Penny
May 28, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 3, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

June 7, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail dented cars as well as some windows were knocked out of a house.

June 22, 2020 · 3.25″ (tea cup)

Very large hail fell up to 3.25 inches in diameter 3 miles east-southeast of Vega.

July 8, 2015 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail was reported 7 miles south of Channing.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	11	13	17	57	113	66	31

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 Oldham County

Has it ever hailed in Oldham County?

Yes — 309 hail events have been recorded for Oldham County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 215 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Oldham County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Oldham County, TX is August 2, 2025, 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 Oldham County?

3.25″ (tea cup), recorded on June 22, 2020. 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.