Hail history for Big Sandy, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Big Sandy since 1991, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Big Sandy
- Last hail
- Jul 6, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jan 11, 1998
17 reports on 13 days since 1991 · #577 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Big Sandy
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
For homeowners
Roof damage after hail? Get a free inspection
Hail bruises shingles and cracks seals in ways you can't see from the ground, and most insurers set a claim deadline after the storm. The latest hail report in Big Sandy is from July 6, 2026. A local roofer can check and document it at no cost.
Phone line opening soon
What the record says about Big Sandy
The latest hail report in and around Big Sandy is from July 6, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 6, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Big Sandy logged 4 reports on 2 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is 36% of the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #577 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Big Sandy accounts for 12% of the 143 reports filed in Upshur County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on January 11, 1998 near Big Sandy.
The busiest year was 2007, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (47% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Big Sandy 0.2
- Upshur County 3.3
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Big Sandy 2
- Upshur County 33
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Big Sandy 0%
- Upshur County 10%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Big Sandy | Upshur | 17:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 E Big Sandy | Upshur | 23:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 N Big Sandy | Upshur | 23:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Upshur | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 1999 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Big Sandy | Upshur | 22:35 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 6 35%
- 1–2 in 11 65%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.85 S Shady Grove | Upshur | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NW Big Sandy | Upshur | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Big Sandy | Upshur | 23:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 N Big Sandy | Upshur | 23:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 N Big Sandy | Upshur | 23:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Big Sandy | Upshur | 13:23 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Big Sandy | Upshur | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 1999 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Big Sandy | Upshur | 22:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | Big Sandy | Upshur | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| Jan 11, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Big Sandy | Upshur | 17:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 E Big Sandy | Upshur | 23:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 N Big Sandy | Upshur | 23:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Big Sandy
- Hawkins 9 km · 19
- Winona 12 km · 10
- Gladewater 16 km · 25
- Liberty City 22 km · 11
- Gilmer 23 km · 37
- White Oak 25 km · 18
- Lindale 29 km · 44
- Kilgore 32 km · 35
Questions about hail in Big Sandy
How often does it hail in Big Sandy, Texas?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Big Sandy since 1991. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #577 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Big Sandy?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 47% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Big Sandy?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on January 11, 1998 near Big Sandy. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Big Sandy?
The most recent report in this data is from July 6, 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 Sandy had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was July 6, 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.