Hail history for Big Lake, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Big Lake since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Big Lake
- Last hail
- May 19, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 3, 1974
36 reports on 31 days since 1962 · #250 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Big Lake
- 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 Big Lake
The latest hail report in and around Big Lake is from May 19, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on April 19, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Big Lake logged 18 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 64% more than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #250 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Big Lake accounts for 28% of the 129 reports filed in Reagan County.
14% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on May 3, 1974.
Reports were down 20% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2025, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (39% of reports); 81% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Big Lake 0.9
- Reagan County 3.1
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Big Lake 13
- Reagan County 41
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Big Lake 14%
- Reagan 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 1974 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Reagan | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 1980 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Reagan | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.91 SW Big Lake | Reagan | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.91 SE Big Lake | Reagan | 02:38 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 1971 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Reagan | 18:35 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 11 31%
- 1–2 in 20 56%
- 2 in + 5 14%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.59 E Big Lake | Reagan | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.59 E Big Lake | Reagan | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.46 ESE Big Lake | Reagan | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.83 NNW Big Lake | Reagan | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.91 SW Big Lake | Reagan | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | Big Lake | Reagan | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.91 SE Big Lake | Reagan | 02:38 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Big Lake | Reagan | 22:39 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Big Lake | Reagan | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Big Lake | Reagan | 21:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Big Lake | Reagan | 21:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Big Lake | Reagan | 21:01 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Big Lake
Questions about hail in Big Lake
How often does it hail in Big Lake, Texas?
36 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Big Lake since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #250 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Big Lake?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Big Lake?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 3, 1974. 14% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Big Lake?
The most recent report in this data is from May 19, 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 Big Lake had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was May 19, 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.