Hail history for Throckmorton County, TX

Throckmorton County has 209 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 153 of them 1″ or larger and 24 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on April 15, 2000.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 209 since 1960

1″ or larger 153 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 24 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · April 15, 2000

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 Throckmorton County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 209 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 15, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
June 8, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 3, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 8, 2024	0.75″	Penny
April 8, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
September 19, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 15, 2026 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Reported golf ball size hail along county line southeast of Woodson by Woodson VFD.

April 5, 2003 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Severe damage to storm chaser vehicles all along county road 209 west of Woodson. Three people were injured by the combination of hail and broken glass.

April 5, 2003 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Softball size hail ravaged the community of Woodson in southeast Throckmorton county. There was severe damage to structures and automobiles throughout the community.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	2	20	57	50	55	22

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 Throckmorton County

Has it ever hailed in Throckmorton County?

Yes — 209 hail events have been recorded for Throckmorton County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 153 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Throckmorton County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Throckmorton County, TX is April 15, 2026, with 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 Throckmorton County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 15, 2000. 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.