Hail history for Sutton County, TX

Sutton County has 66 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 48 of them 1″ or larger and 8 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 8, 2019.

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 66 since 1968

1″ or larger 48 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 8 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 8, 2019

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 Sutton County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 66 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 27, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 5, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 10, 2021	2.25″	Tennis ball
April 15, 2021	1.75″	Golf ball
May 8, 2019	2.75″	Baseball
April 6, 2019	1.25″	Half dollar
June 2, 2018	0.88″	Nickel
May 2, 2018	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 27, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Public report from social media of quarter size hail covering the ground at the rest stop west of Sonora.

May 8, 2019 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The public reported baseball size hail 12 miles east of Sonora.

May 17, 2016 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Golf ball to baseball size hail damaged skylights of a residence.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	5	15	21	19	4

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 Sutton County

Has it ever hailed in Sutton County?

Yes — 66 hail events have been recorded for Sutton County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 48 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Sutton County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Sutton County, TX is May 27, 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 Sutton County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 8, 2019. 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.