Hail history for Palo Pinto County, TX

Palo Pinto County has 391 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 279 of them 1″ or larger and 50 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on May 15, 2013.

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 391 since 1960

1″ or larger 279 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 50 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · May 15, 2013

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 Palo Pinto County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 391 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 28, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 28, 2026	2.5″	Tennis ball
April 28, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 4, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
March 4, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
June 1, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 26, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 28, 2026 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Report of 1.25 inch hail from mPING.

May 15, 2013 · 4.0″ (softball)

Trained spotters reported grapefruit sized hail in the city of Mineral Wells.

April 5, 2003 · 4.0″ (softball)

Golfball to softball size hail occurred for 6 minutes.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	10	23	57	102	100	62	37

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 Palo Pinto County

Has it ever hailed in Palo Pinto County?

Yes — 391 hail events have been recorded for Palo Pinto County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 279 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Palo Pinto County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Palo Pinto County, TX is April 28, 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 Palo Pinto County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on May 15, 2013. 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.