Hail history for Willacy County, TX

Willacy County has 44 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 29 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 26, 1999.

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 44 since 1966

1″ or larger 29 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 26, 1999

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 Willacy County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 44 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 16, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
April 21, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
April 21, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
April 18, 2021	0.88″	Nickel
April 18, 2021	0.75″	Penny
April 2, 2017	1.75″	Golf ball
April 24, 2016	1.75″	Golf ball
October 18, 2012	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

March 16, 2024 · 0.88″ (nickel)

There were several videos and pictures sent to the local news media of nickel size hail.

April 21, 2023 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Several reports from social media of ping pong ball to hen egg, or two inch, hail just south of the Lyford area to the Cameron/Willacy County line.

April 21, 2023 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Multiple reports of 0.5 to 2.0 hail in the Sebastian area.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	8	3	1	5	9	13	5

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 Willacy County

Has it ever hailed in Willacy County?

Yes — 44 hail events have been recorded for Willacy County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1966, including 29 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Willacy County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Willacy County, TX is March 16, 2024, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Willacy County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 26, 1999. 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.