Hail history for Sabine County, TX

Sabine County has 47 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 24 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on April 9, 2020.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month March

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 47 since 1975

1″ or larger 24 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · April 9, 2020

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 Sabine County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 47 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 15, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 15, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
November 29, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 9, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
April 9, 2020	2.0″	Hen egg
April 9, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
May 9, 2019	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 21, 2011	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

March 15, 2026 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Ping pong ball size hail reported in Pineland.

April 15, 2023 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golfball size hail fell near the Geneva community.

April 9, 2020 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A picture was posted to Facebook of hail slightly larger than golf balls that fell in the Pine Park community on FM 2024 near Highway 184 between Bronson and Hemphill.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	3	15	18	4	6

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 Sabine County

Has it ever hailed in Sabine County?

Yes — 47 hail events have been recorded for Sabine County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1975, including 24 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Sabine County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Sabine County, TX is March 15, 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 Sabine County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on April 9, 2020. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.

More Texas hail history

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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.