Hail history for Benjamin, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Benjamin since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Benjamin
- Last hail
- May 7, 2023
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 3, 1999
31 reports on 26 days since 1960 · #310 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Benjamin
- 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 Benjamin
The latest hail report in and around Benjamin is from May 7, 2023, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 7, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Benjamin logged 6 reports on 4 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 #310 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Benjamin accounts for 12% of the 267 reports filed in Knox 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 3, 1999 near Benjamin.
The busiest year was 2023, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (58% of reports); 74% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Benjamin 0.3
- Knox County 4.0
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Benjamin 4
- Knox County 46
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Benjamin 13%
- Knox County 11%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2023 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 6, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 1999 | 2.75 inbaseball | Benjamin | Knox | 20:50 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 1986 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Knox | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 1986 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Knox | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 1961 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Knox | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Benjamin | Knox | 18:25 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 9 29%
- 1–2 in 18 58%
- 2 in + 4 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Benjamin | Knox | 19:24 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Benjamin | Knox | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Benjamin | Knox | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Benjamin | Knox | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Benjamin | Knox | 22:55 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Benjamin | Knox | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Benjamin | Knox | 18:02 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Benjamin | Knox | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Benjamin | Knox | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Benjamin | Knox | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2003 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Knox City | Knox | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Benjamin | Knox | 17:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Benjamin
Questions about hail in Benjamin
How often does it hail in Benjamin, Texas?
31 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Benjamin since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #310 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Benjamin?
Most reports come in May, March, June. May alone accounts for 58% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Benjamin?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 3, 1999 near Benjamin. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Benjamin?
The most recent report in this data is from May 7, 2023 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Benjamin had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was May 7, 2023.
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.