Hail history for Stonewall County, TX

Stonewall County has 131 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 96 of them 1″ or larger and 25 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on June 17, 2023.

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 131 since 1959

1″ or larger 96 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 25 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · June 17, 2023

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 Stonewall County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 131 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 6, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 25, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 25, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 30, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 29, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 15, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 8, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 17, 2023	4.0″	Softball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 25, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A storm chaser reported golf ball size hail east of Aspermont along US Highway 380.

June 17, 2023 · 4.0″ (softball)

A storm chaser estimated softball size hail near the Stonewall/Fisher County line along US Highway 83. No damage was reported.

May 23, 2013 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

An amateur radio operator measured large hail of golf ball size six miles southwest of Aspermont and tennis ball size 12 miles southwest of Aspermont. A separate report and photo of three-inch diameter hail was also received about 12 miles southwest of Aspermont. No damage was observed.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	4	3	9	44	44	14	12

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 Stonewall County

Has it ever hailed in Stonewall County?

Yes — 131 hail events have been recorded for Stonewall County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 96 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Stonewall County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Stonewall County, TX is June 6, 2025, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Stonewall County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on June 17, 2023. 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.