Hail history for Abilene, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Abilene since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Abilene
- Last hail
- Jul 5, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 20
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 41 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Jun 12, 2014
275 reports on 160 days since 1955 · #9 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Abilene
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Abilene
The latest hail report in and around Abilene is from July 5, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 20 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on April 19, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Abilene logged 125 reports on 58 hail days, about 6.3 reports a year. That is 11.4 times the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #9 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Abilene accounts for 49% of the 563 reports filed in Taylor County.
13% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 10% for the median Texas town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 4.50 in (softball) on June 12, 2014 near 2.23 SW Hamby.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (64) compared with 2006–2015 (61). The busiest year was 2023, with 24 reports on 7 days. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 80% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Abilene 6.3
- Taylor County 12.4
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Abilene 58
- Taylor County 102
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Abilene 13%
- Taylor County 13%
- Median Texas town on this site 10%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||
| 2023 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 24 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 5 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
| May 25, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Nov 3, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 30, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 2, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 23, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 17, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 4 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 1, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 8, 2023 | 4 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 7, 2023 | 6 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 7 | 2.75 in | — |
| May 13, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 1, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2014 | 4.50 insoftball | 2.23 SW Hamby | Taylor | $400.0 million12 injured | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2014 | 4.50 insoftball | 3.62 NW Abilene Elmdale Arpt | Taylor | $4.0 million | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2011 | 4.50 insoftball | 1.38 S Abilene | Taylor | $150K | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Feb 22, 2005 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 8 SW Abilene | Taylor | — | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2011 | 3.50 inteacup | 2.07 S Abilene | Taylor | — | 15:57 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 67 24%
- 1–2 in 172 63%
- 2 in + 36 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.23 SW Wylie | Taylor | 19:07 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 NNE Abilene | Taylor | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.88 ENE Caps | Taylor | 22:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.81 NE Abilene | Taylor | 21:35 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SW Wylie | Taylor | 22:17 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SW Wylie | Taylor | 22:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.36 WSW (Abi)abilene Muni Ar | Taylor | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.17 W (Abi)abilene Muni Ar | Taylor | 20:39 local · NCEI |
| Nov 3, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | Hamby | Taylor | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Wylie | Taylor | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 2.82 NNW Tye | Taylor | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NW (Abi)abilene Muni Ar | Taylor | 23:21 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Abilene
Questions about hail in Abilene
How often does it hail in Abilene, Texas?
275 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Abilene since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 6.3 reports a year. That ranks #9 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Abilene?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Abilene?
4.50 in (softball size) on June 12, 2014 near 2.23 SW Hamby. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Abilene?
The most recent report in this data is from July 5, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Abilene had in the last five years?
20 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 41 reports. The most recent was July 5, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.