Hail history for Midland County, TX

Midland County has 456 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 332 of them 1″ or larger and 55 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on May 30, 2024.

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 456 since 1956

1″ or larger 332 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 55 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · May 30, 2024

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 Midland County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 456 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 8, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 8, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 8, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
April 4, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 4, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
May 30, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
May 30, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 30, 2024	2.75″	Baseball

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

From the storm reports

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

June 8, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

A trained spotter reported half dollar-size hail in Midland. The time of occurrence is estimated from radar.

May 30, 2024 · 4.0″ (softball)

Multiple reports and photos show baseball to softball-size hail south of Midland. Time is estimated from radar.

May 30, 2024 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

This report was received from mPING.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
6	17	20	31	98	104	117	63

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 Midland County

Has it ever hailed in Midland County?

Yes — 456 hail events have been recorded for Midland County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 332 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Midland County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Midland County, TX is June 8, 2025, 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 Midland County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on May 30, 2024. 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

All 254 Texas counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.