Hail history for Amarillo, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Amarillo since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Amarillo
- Last hail
- Jul 12, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 21
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 46 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Jul 24, 1979
911 reports on 282 days since 1955 · #1 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Amarillo
- 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 Amarillo
The latest hail report in and around Amarillo is from July 12, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 21 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on May 1, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Amarillo logged 445 reports on 112 hail days, about 22.3 reports a year. That is 40.5 times the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #1 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports.
6% 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 July 24, 1979.
Reports were down 36% in 2016–2025 (173) compared with 2006–2015 (272). The busiest year was 2019, with 59 reports on 12 days. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Amarillo 22.3
- Potter County 20.5
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Amarillo 112
- Potter County 134
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Amarillo 6%
- Potter County 8%
- 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 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | |||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 16 | 3 | 21 | |||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 8 | |||||||||
| 2020 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 20 | |||||||||
| 2019 | 4 | 10 | 33 | 6 | 6 | 59 | |||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | |||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 18 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 11, 2025 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 26, 2025 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 12, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 4, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Dec 23, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Aug 5, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 15, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 3, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 31, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 10, 2022 | 6 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 4, 2022 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 1, 2022 | 8 | 2.75 in | — |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 1979 | 4.50 insoftball | — | Potter | — | 16:21 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 5 SW Amarillo | Randall | $25.0 million | 19:01 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 9 SW Amarillo | Randall | $15.0 million | 18:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 1965 | 3.50 inteacup | — | Potter | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 1962 | 3.50 inteacup | — | Potter | — | 20:45 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 361 40%
- 1–2 in 496 54%
- 2 in + 54 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.72 SSW Amarillo | Randall | — | 13:57 local · NCEI |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 5.78 W Amarillo | Potter | $20K | 00:26 local · NCEI |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 7.84 WSW Amarillo | Randall | $5K | 00:21 local · NCEI |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.46 SW Amarillo | Randall | — | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.91 NW Timbercreek Canyon | Randall | — | 17:46 local · NCEI |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 6.62 WSW Amarillo | Randall | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5.78 WNW Amarillo | Potter | $15K1 injured | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.19 WSW Amarillo | Randall | $10K | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4.15 N Lake Tanglewood | Randall | $10K | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.64 NNW Timbercreek Canyon | Randall | — | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 3.45 N Timbercreek Canyon | Randall | — | 01:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NE (Ama)amarillo Intl A | Potter | — | 17:49 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Amarillo
- Timbercreek Canyon 16 km · 16
- Lake Tanglewood 17 km · 17
- Rockwell Place 19 km · 38
- Bushland 21 km · 77
- Washburn 24 km · 43
- Canyon 25 km · 170
- Wildorado 35 km · 39
- Umbarger 37 km · 37
Questions about hail in Amarillo
How often does it hail in Amarillo, Texas?
911 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Amarillo since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 22.3 reports a year. That ranks #1 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Amarillo?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Amarillo?
4.50 in (softball size) on July 24, 1979. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Amarillo?
The most recent report in this data is from July 12, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Amarillo had in the last five years?
21 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 46 reports. The most recent was July 12, 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.