Hail history for Taylor County, TX

Taylor County has 562 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 426 of them 1″ or larger and 73 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 12, 2014.

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 562 since 1955

1″ or larger 426 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 73 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · June 12, 2014

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 Taylor County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 562 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 10, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 10, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
March 10, 2026	2.75″	Baseball
March 10, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
March 10, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 10, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

March 10, 2026 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Public report of ping pong ball sized hail on social media.

June 12, 2014 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

A report of large hail measured at 4.5 inches was received from the Severe Hazards Analysis and Verification Experiment affiliated with the National Severe Storms Laboratory. The vicious hail storm struck during the Abilene Art Walk children��s parade. The Taylor County Sheriff��s Office reported up to a dozen people were treated for various injuries.

April 24, 2011 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

This large softball size hail was reported near the Abilene Mall and busted automobile windshields and damaged roofs in the area. Many insurance adjusters came to the area.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
9	26	21	33	126	143	113	91

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 Taylor County

Has it ever hailed in Taylor County?

Yes — 562 hail events have been recorded for Taylor County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 426 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Taylor County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Taylor County, TX is March 10, 2026, 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 Taylor County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 12, 2014. 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.