Hail history for Freestone County, TX

Freestone County has 95 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 62 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on June 1, 1973.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 95 since 1973

1″ or larger 62 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · June 1, 1973

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 Freestone County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 95 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 29, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 29, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
November 24, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 2, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 30, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 30, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 30, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 29, 2026 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Emergency manager reported golf ball size hail at 460 Hwy 75 North.

April 25, 2011 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

The hail stones increased to tennis ball size in Fairfield.

April 25, 2011 · 2.25″ (tennis ball)

Hail stones slightly larger than the size of tennis balls fell west of Teague.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	3	12	30	15	17	18

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 Freestone County

Has it ever hailed in Freestone County?

Yes — 95 hail events have been recorded for Freestone County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1973, including 62 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Freestone County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Freestone County, TX is April 29, 2026, with 1.75″ (golf 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 Freestone County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on June 1, 1973. 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.