Hail history for Runnels County, TX

Runnels County has 300 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 221 of them 1″ or larger and 52 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 12, 2014.

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 300 since 1955

1″ or larger 221 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 52 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · June 12, 2014

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 Runnels County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 300 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 15, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
May 29, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 23, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 19, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
June 10, 2024	0.75″	Penny
May 30, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 30, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 30, 2024	2.5″	Tennis ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 29, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The public reported that there were possibly broken windows from the golf ball size hail in Winters.

May 2, 2024 · 4.0″ (softball)

DELAYED REPORT: Picture from fire department of grapefruit size hail 4 miles east of Ballinger along County Road 123.

April 25, 2023 · 3.5″ (softball)

A storm chaser reported 3.5 inch diameter hail 3.3 miles north-northeast of Crews.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	8	24	19	51	77	69	49

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 Runnels County

Has it ever hailed in Runnels County?

Yes — 300 hail events have been recorded for Runnels County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 221 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Runnels County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Runnels County, TX is April 15, 2026, with 1.75″ (golf 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 Runnels County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 12, 2014. 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.