Hail history for Upton County, TX

Upton County has 159 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 117 of them 1″ or larger and 13 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on May 28, 1995.

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 159 since 1960

1″ or larger 117 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 13 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · May 28, 1995

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 Upton County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 159 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 29, 2025	0.75″	Penny
April 28, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 19, 2025	3.0″	Tea cup
April 19, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
April 19, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 19, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 30, 2024	3.0″	Tea cup
May 30, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 29, 2025 · 0.75″ (penny)

A report of penny sized hail was received from mPING. Time is estimated from radar.

April 19, 2025 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

A report of 3 inch diameter hail was reported from 8 miles east of Rankin.

May 28, 1995 · 4.0″ (softball)

Reports from the sheriff's office.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	1	14	54	42	30	15

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 Upton County

Has it ever hailed in Upton County?

Yes — 159 hail events have been recorded for Upton County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 117 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Upton County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Upton County, TX is April 29, 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 Upton County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on May 28, 1995. 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.