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Hail history for Pecos County, TX
Pecos County has 586 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 454 of them 1″ or larger and 93 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.0″ (grapefruit) on April 26, 2025.
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.
When it hails in Pecos County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Pecos County's peak: May.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 2.5″ | Tennis ball | |
| 2.0″ | Hen egg | |
| 0.88″ | Nickel | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Pecos County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.0″ (quarter)
Pecos County Emergency Management reported quarter-sized hail in Fort Stockton. The total time of occurrence is partially estimated from radar.
· 5.0″ (grapefruit)
A storm chaser reported 5-inch hail southeast of Fort Stockton, TX, based on the crater created on the windshield. The time is estimated from radar. The amount of property damage is an estimation.
· 4.5″ (grapefruit)
Hail up to the size of softballs produced widespread damage on the north and east side of Fort Stockton. The KOA campground east of Ft. Stockton was significantly damaged. Wind blown hail stones drove holes into the north facing sides of mobile homes. There were numerous broken car and house windows in and near the city of Ft. Stockton. Witnesses reported the duration of large hail to be just under an hour.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 96 | 189 | 167 | 104 |
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 Pecos County
Has it ever hailed in Pecos County?
Yes — 586 hail events have been recorded for Pecos County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 454 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Pecos County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Pecos County, TX is October 24, 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 Pecos County?
5.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 26, 2025. 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
- Tarrant County 1,417
- Randall County 898
- Potter County 879
- Dallas County 834
- Denton County 814
- Wichita County 753
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.