Hail history for Goshen County, WY

Goshen County has 447 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 383 of them 1″ or larger and 68 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 20, 2024.

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 447 since 1961

1″ or larger 383 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 68 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · June 20, 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 Goshen County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 447 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 4, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
July 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 18, 2025	1.2″	Half dollar
July 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 29, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 29, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 29, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

August 4, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Trained spottered reported half dollar sized hail 6 miles west of Hawk Springs.

June 20, 2024 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Hail up to 4.5 inches in diameter was reported 6 miles NW of Hawk Springs.

June 20, 2024 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

A trained weather spotter reported 4.5 inch diameter hail 1 mile S of Yoder.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	9	30	54	66	184	102

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 Goshen County

Has it ever hailed in Goshen County?

Yes — 447 hail events have been recorded for Goshen County, WY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 383 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Goshen County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Goshen County, WY is August 4, 2025, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Goshen County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 20, 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 Wyoming hail history

All 23 Wyoming 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.