Hail history for Parmer County, TX

Parmer County has 196 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 141 of them 1″ or larger and 32 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 27, 1992.

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 196 since 1959

1″ or larger 141 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 32 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · June 27, 1992

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 Parmer County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 196 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 29, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
May 6, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
September 21, 2024	0.75″	Penny
June 8, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 28, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 28, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
September 15, 2023	2.75″	Baseball
June 3, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 6, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A storm chaser reported quarter size hail southeast of Friona along Farm to Market Road 1172.

September 15, 2023 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The volunteer fire chief in Friona and the NWS cooperative weather observer reported extensive damage to the south of Friona due to large hail and wind. At least six pivot irrigation system sprinklers were overturned in addition to downed utility poles along State Highway 86 west of State Highway 214. Numerous cattle were injured due to flying debris and hail.

April 14, 2017 · 2.8″ (baseball)

A storm chaser measured hail on the ground slightly larger than baseball size. No damage was reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	8	7	15	51	59	38	16

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 Parmer County

Has it ever hailed in Parmer County?

Yes — 196 hail events have been recorded for Parmer County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 141 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Parmer County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Parmer County, TX is June 29, 2025, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Parmer County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 27, 1992. 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.