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Hail history for Val Verde County, TX
Val Verde County has 322 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 233 of them 1″ or larger and 46 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.0″ (grapefruit) on May 10, 1957.
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.
When it hails in Val Verde County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Val Verde County's peak: May.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0″ | Hen egg | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Val Verde County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
A thunderstorm produced golf ball size hail off Spur 406 on the north side of Lake Amistad.
· 4.5″ (grapefruit)
Large hail, propelled by winds estimated at 50 to 60 mph, destroyed street signs, dented automobiles, and knocked out windows of vehicles, homes and businesses across Del Rio. Hundreds of automobiles lost windshields and were severely dented. Three people were treated for minor injuries after being struck by the large hail.
· 4.5″ (grapefruit)
Thunderstorms that formed along a cold front moved southeastward across Val Verde County, producing widespread heavy rain and hail. Golf ball-sized hail fell southwest of Laughlin Air Force Base, along with very heavy rainfall. The hail was reported to be two inches deep. At 1658 CST, softball-sized hail was spotted just east of Langtry. A funnel cloud was sighted 12 miles south of Pandale by a deputy sheriff.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 13 | 56 | 65 | 72 | 58 | 51 |
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 Val Verde County
Has it ever hailed in Val Verde County?
Yes — 322 hail events have been recorded for Val Verde County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 233 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Val Verde County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Val Verde County, TX is April 29, 2026, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 Val Verde County?
5.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 10, 1957. 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.