Hail history for McCulloch County, TX

McCulloch County has 318 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 238 of them 1″ or larger and 51 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 4, 2002.

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 318 since 1957

1″ or larger 238 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 51 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · May 4, 2002

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 McCulloch County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 318 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 4, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 31, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 31, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 31, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 31, 2024	2.75″	Baseball
May 31, 2024	2.75″	Baseball
May 31, 2024	2.5″	Tennis ball
May 9, 2024	3.0″	Tea cup

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

From the storm reports

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

March 4, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Public reported quarter size hail.

May 4, 2002 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Hail up to the size of softballs was reported near Rochelle in western McCulloch County.

May 31, 1995 · 3.5″ (softball)

A brief tornado touchdown was reported by a spotter just west of Brady Lake.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	10	14	13	52	91	61	76

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 McCulloch County

Has it ever hailed in McCulloch County?

Yes — 318 hail events have been recorded for McCulloch County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 238 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in McCulloch County?

The most recent recorded hail event for McCulloch County, TX is March 4, 2025, 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 McCulloch County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 4, 2002. 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.