Hail history for Athens, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Athens since 1971, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Athens
- Last hail
- May 24, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Apr 29, 2026
39 reports on 35 days since 1971 · #218 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Athens
- 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 Athens
The latest hail report in and around Athens is from May 24, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on April 29, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Athens logged 6 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is about half the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #218 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Athens accounts for 19% of the 209 reports filed in Henderson County.
3% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on April 29, 2026 near 0.58 W Athens.
The busiest year was 2026, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (33% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Athens 0.3
- Henderson County 4.5
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Athens 6
- Henderson County 49
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Athens 3%
- Henderson 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 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Feb 11, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 13, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.58 W Athens | Henderson | $50K | 15:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.75 E Crescent Hgts | Henderson | $7K | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Athens | Henderson | — | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 SE Athens | Henderson | — | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 S Athens | Henderson | — | 20:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 31%
- 1–2 in 26 67%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.23 NW Loper | Henderson | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.75 E Crescent Hgts | Henderson | $7K | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.58 W Athens | Henderson | $50K | 15:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 W Athens | Henderson | — | 08:54 local · NCEI |
| Feb 11, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.91 NE Athens | Henderson | $1K | 06:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.36 ENE Crescent Hgts | Henderson | — | 12:29 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | 3.12 ENE Athens | Henderson | — | 13:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | Athens | Henderson | — | 19:22 local · NCEI |
| Oct 13, 2018 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.99 SW Baxter | Henderson | $5K | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 N Athens | Henderson | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Nov 27, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | 1 S Athens | Henderson | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Athens | Henderson | — | 14:37 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Athens
Questions about hail in Athens
How often does it hail in Athens, Texas?
39 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Athens since 1971. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #218 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Athens?
Most reports come in April, May, October. April alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Athens?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 29, 2026 near 0.58 W Athens. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Athens?
The most recent report in this data is from May 24, 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 Athens had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was May 24, 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.