Hail history for Sherman County, TX

Sherman County has 195 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 142 of them 1″ or larger and 24 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.6″ (softball) on June 6, 2025.

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 195 since 1959

1″ or larger 142 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 24 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.6″ softball · June 6, 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 Sherman County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 195 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 6, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 6, 2025	3.6″	Softball
June 18, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
June 18, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 14, 2024	0.75″	Penny
August 13, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
August 13, 2023	0.75″	Penny
August 5, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

August 10, 2020 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Storm spotter measured ping pong ball size hail along US Highway 54 southwest of Stratford.

June 22, 2020 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Tennis ball size hail fell 5 miles northeast of Cactus.

April 15, 2016 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Tennis ball size hail was reported 7 miles northwest of Stratford.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	3	6	13	34	42	71	25

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 Sherman County

Has it ever hailed in Sherman County?

Yes — 195 hail events have been recorded for Sherman County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 142 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Sherman County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Sherman County, TX is June 6, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Sherman County?

3.6″ (softball), recorded on June 6, 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.