Hail history for Winkler County, TX

Winkler County has 114 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 84 of them 1″ or larger and 16 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.0″ (grapefruit) on May 31, 1960.

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 114 since 1959

1″ or larger 84 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 16 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.0″ grapefruit · May 31, 1960

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 Winkler County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 114 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 4, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 4, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 22, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
May 4, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 4, 2024	4.0″	Softball
May 24, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
May 24, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
May 1, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 4, 2025 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

A report of ping pong ball-size hail was received from mPING.

May 3, 2019 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

A thunderstorm moved across Winkler County and produced tennis ball sized hail 21 miles northeast of Kermit. The hail resulted in broken skylights. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.

May 2, 2007 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Golfball to baseball sized hail fell on Texas Highway 302 near the Winkler and Ector County lines.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	13	5	9	24	32	20	10

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 Winkler County

Has it ever hailed in Winkler County?

Yes — 114 hail events have been recorded for Winkler County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 84 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Winkler County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Winkler County, TX is May 4, 2025, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) 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 Winkler County?

5.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 31, 1960. 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.