Hail history for Walker County, TX

Walker County has 77 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 48 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on April 18, 2020.

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 77 since 1973

1″ or larger 48 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.5″ softball · April 18, 2020

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 Walker County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 77 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
February 11, 2024	0.75″	Penny
January 7, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 26, 2020	1.75″	Golf ball
April 22, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
April 18, 2020	1.75″	Golf ball
April 18, 2020	1.75″	Golf ball
April 18, 2020	2.75″	Baseball
April 18, 2020	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

February 11, 2024 · 0.75″ (penny)

Dime to penny sized hail was reported.

April 18, 2020 · 3.5″ (softball)

Softball sized hail was reported.

April 18, 2020 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball to apple sized hail was reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	6	19	18	21	12

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 Walker County

Has it ever hailed in Walker County?

Yes — 77 hail events have been recorded for Walker County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1973, including 48 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Walker County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Walker County, TX is February 11, 2024, 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 Walker County?

3.5″ (softball), recorded on April 18, 2020. 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.

More Texas hail history

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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.