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Hail history for San Saba County, TX

San Saba County has 158 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 125 of them 1″ or larger and 13 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 28, 2025.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May
Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026
1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 1955 through 2026 largest · 2.75″ baseball May 28, 2025

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 158 since 1967
1″ or larger 125 NWS severe threshold
2″ or larger 13 hen egg class and up
Largest recorded 2.75 baseball · May 28, 2025
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 San Saba County

1 Jan Feb 24 Mar 44 Apr 53 May 24 Jun Jul Aug Sep 11 Oct Nov 1 Dec

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 158 recorded events · data through April 2026
DateSizeComparable to
2.0″ Hen egg
1.5″ Ping-pong ball
1.25″ Half dollar
1.25″ Half dollar
1.5″ Ping-pong ball
1.75″ Golf ball
1.0″ Quarter
2.75″ Baseball

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

From the storm reports

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

· 2.75″ (baseball)

Law enforcement reported golf ball to baseball size hail along US 190, east of San Saba.

· 2.75″ (baseball)

Law enforcement reported baseball size hail on State Highway 16.

Events by decade

1950s1960s1970s1980s1990s2000s2010s2020s
026646303236

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 San Saba County

Has it ever hailed in San Saba County?

Yes — 158 hail events have been recorded for San Saba County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1967, including 125 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in San Saba County?

The most recent recorded hail event for San Saba County, TX is April 12, 2026, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 San Saba County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 28, 2025. 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.