Hail history for Dimmit County, TX

Dimmit County has 60 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 46 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 30, 2026.

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 60 since 1959

1″ or larger 46 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 30, 2026

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 Dimmit County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 60 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 30, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 30, 2026	2.75″	Baseball
April 30, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
May 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 19, 2020	2.75″	Baseball
May 22, 2018	0.75″	Penny
March 27, 2018	1.25″	Half dollar
May 19, 2016	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 30, 2026 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A thunderstorm produced chicken egg to baseball size hail at the White Wing Motel on Hwy 83 northwest of Asherton.

April 30, 2026 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A thunderstorm produced golf ball size hail in Asherton. Report was from a picture on social media.

March 19, 2020 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A thunderstorm produced baseball size hail at a convenience store in Catarina.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	3	2	5	9	13	22	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 Dimmit County

Has it ever hailed in Dimmit County?

Yes — 60 hail events have been recorded for Dimmit County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 46 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Dimmit County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Dimmit County, TX is April 30, 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 Dimmit County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 30, 2026. 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.