Hail history for Uvalde County, TX

Uvalde County has 169 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 140 of them 1″ or larger and 30 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on March 19, 2002.

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 169 since 1964

1″ or larger 140 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 30 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · March 19, 2002

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 Uvalde County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 169 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 29, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 29, 2026	3.0″	Tea cup
April 29, 2026	3.5″	Softball
April 29, 2026	2.75″	Baseball
May 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 23, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 4, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 4, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

April 29, 2026 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A thunderstorm produced baseball size hail south of Camp Wood.

March 19, 2002 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Large hail, propelled by high winds, caused widespread damage to roofs and glass in the east part of the county.

March 19, 2002 · 4.0″ (softball)

A boy who had been bow-hunting outdoors was hit by the large hail. He was knocked unconscious, but recovered shortly after being taken to a hospital.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	5	14	22	20	37	46	25

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 Uvalde County

Has it ever hailed in Uvalde County?

Yes — 169 hail events have been recorded for Uvalde County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1964, including 140 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Uvalde County?

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

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on March 19, 2002. 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.