Hail history for Ward County, TX

Ward County has 151 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 121 of them 1″ or larger and 21 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 6.0″ (grapefruit) on May 10, 1991.

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 151 since 1959

1″ or larger 121 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 21 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 6.0″ grapefruit · May 10, 1991

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 Ward County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 151 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
February 13, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 24, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
April 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 3, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
August 28, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 1, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
June 26, 2021	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

February 13, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

The public sent a photo of quarter-sized hail in Monahans. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated from radar.

March 12, 2019 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A thunderstorm moved across Ward County and produced baseball sized hail six miles north of Pecos. The hail destroyed a vehicle. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	3	11	12	46	38	27	13

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 Ward County

Has it ever hailed in Ward County?

Yes — 151 hail events have been recorded for Ward County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 121 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Ward County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Ward County, TX is February 13, 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 Ward County?

6.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 10, 1991. 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.