Hail history for Real County, TX

Real County has 116 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 86 of them 1″ or larger and 20 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on March 10, 2026.

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 116 since 1957

1″ or larger 86 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 20 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · March 10, 2026

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 Real County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 116 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 29, 2026	2.75″	Baseball
April 29, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
April 29, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
March 10, 2026	4.5″	Grapefruit
March 10, 2026	4.5″	Grapefruit
April 20, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 20, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 20, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 29, 2026 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A thunderstorm produced chicken egg size hail between Barksdale and Camp Wood.

March 10, 2026 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

A thunderstorm produced hail up to grapefruit size south of Camp Wood.

March 10, 2026 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

A thunderstorm produced up to grapefruit sized hail near Leakey.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	4	10	17	17	47	19

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 Real County

Has it ever hailed in Real County?

Yes — 116 hail events have been recorded for Real County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 86 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Real County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Real County, TX is April 29, 2026, with 2.75″ (baseball) 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 Real County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on March 10, 2026. 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.