Hail history for Reagan County, TX

Reagan County has 128 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 90 of them 1″ or larger and 14 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on May 31, 1962.

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 128 since 1958

1″ or larger 90 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 14 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · May 31, 1962

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 Reagan County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 128 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
October 24, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
April 22, 2025	0.75″	Penny
April 19, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 19, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
May 16, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
May 16, 2024	3.0″	Tea cup
May 4, 2024	0.75″	Penny
May 4, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

October 24, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Reagan County Sheriff's Office reported half dollar-size hail in Big Lake. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated from radar.

May 16, 2024 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Photo shared on Twitter/X of 3-inch hailstone measured with a ruler.

April 28, 2006 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The Reagan County Sheriff's Office reported quarter to baseball size hail north of Best. No damage reports were received. This area is mostly rural, so likely no property damage was done by the large hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	2	4	8	22	54	24	12

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 Reagan County

Has it ever hailed in Reagan County?

Yes — 128 hail events have been recorded for Reagan County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 90 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Reagan County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Reagan County, TX is October 24, 2025, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Reagan County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on May 31, 1962. 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.