Hail history for Randall County, TX

Randall County has 898 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 582 of them 1″ or larger and 76 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.75″ (grapefruit) on May 24, 1996.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 898 since 1956

1″ or larger 582 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 76 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.75″ grapefruit · May 24, 1996

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 Randall County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 898 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 4, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 4, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
October 24, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
October 24, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
October 24, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
October 24, 2025	0.75″	Penny
August 11, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
August 11, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

March 4, 2026 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Ping pong ball sized hail fell on the west side of Amarillo.

June 21, 2004 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Many homes and cars damaged by the hail including roofs...windows and skylights.

June 21, 2004 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Reported in the Greyhawk subdivision south of Soncy Road and the southern part of Loop 335/Hollywood Road. Many homes and cars damaged by the hail including roofs...windows and skylights.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
7	12	6	33	206	314	227	93

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 Randall County

Has it ever hailed in Randall County?

Yes — 898 hail events have been recorded for Randall County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 582 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Randall County?

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

4.75″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 24, 1996. 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

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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.