Hail history for Tom Green County, TX

Tom Green County has 660 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 458 of them 1″ or larger and 83 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.0″ (grapefruit) on April 28, 1966.

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 660 since 1957

1″ or larger 458 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 83 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.0″ grapefruit · April 28, 1966

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 Tom Green County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 660 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 15, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
November 24, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 26, 2025	3.5″	Softball
May 26, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
May 26, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 26, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
May 26, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 26, 2025	3.75″	Softball

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

From the storm reports

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

November 24, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Public reported quarter size hail.

May 3, 2024 · 4.0″ (softball)

Public reported grapefruit size hail 4.5 miles west-southwest of Vancourt.

June 3, 2003 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Large hail and strong winds combined to produce significant damage to homes and cars in San Angelo. This was the second severe thunderstorm to hit the city of San Angelo in three days.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
4	12	23	33	142	192	108	146

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 Tom Green County

Has it ever hailed in Tom Green County?

Yes — 660 hail events have been recorded for Tom Green County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 458 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Tom Green County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Tom Green County, TX is April 15, 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 Tom Green County?

5.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 28, 1966. 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.