Hail history for Young County, TX

Young County has 353 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 265 of them 1″ or larger and 56 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on October 12, 1993.

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 353 since 1955

1″ or larger 265 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 56 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · October 12, 1993

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 Young County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 353 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 28, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 15, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
March 10, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
September 21, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 22, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

April 28, 2026 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Trained spotter reported half dollar sized hail northeast of Graham near US 380 and Cement Mountain Road.

May 22, 2025 · 3.1″ (tea cup)

Broadcast media reported golf ball, tennis ball, and larger than baseball hail SE of Olney.

July 24, 1995 · 4.0″ (softball)

Power lines were blown down by high winds.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
4	5	4	34	108	83	85	30

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 Young County

Has it ever hailed in Young County?

Yes — 353 hail events have been recorded for Young County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 265 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Young County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Young County, TX is April 28, 2026, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Young County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on October 12, 1993. 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.