Hail history for Buffalo, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Buffalo since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Buffalo
- Last hail
- Apr 6, 2019
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 2, 2017
13 reports on 13 days since 1984 · #697 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Buffalo
- 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 Buffalo
The latest hail report in and around Buffalo is from April 6, 2019, 1.25 in (half dollar size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Buffalo logged 9 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 18% less than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #697 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Buffalo accounts for 15% of the 88 reports filed in Leon 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 April 2, 2017 near 3.18 ENE Buffalo.
Reports were down 71% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (46% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Buffalo 0.5
- Leon County 2.4
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Buffalo 9
- Leon County 32
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Buffalo 0%
- Leon County 2%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.18 ENE Buffalo | Leon | $2K | 07:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.87 S Buffalo | Leon | $1K | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Feb 5, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Buffalo | Leon | $5K | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Buffalo | Leon | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 ENE Buffalo | Leon | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 15%
- 1–2 in 11 85%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Buffalo | Leon | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.18 ENE Buffalo | Leon | $2K | 07:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 ENE Buffalo | Leon | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.66 W Buffalo | Leon | — | 08:25 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.75 NE Jewett | Leon | — | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.85 NE Jewett | Leon | — | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Buffalo | Leon | — | 07:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.87 S Buffalo | Leon | $1K | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Feb 5, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Buffalo | Leon | $5K | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 E Buffalo | Leon | — | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Jan 23, 1997 | 1.00 inquarter | Buffalo | Leon | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Oct 21, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | Buffalo | Leon | — | 20:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Buffalo
Questions about hail in Buffalo
How often does it hail in Buffalo, Texas?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Buffalo since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #697 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Buffalo?
Most reports come in April, May, October. April alone accounts for 46% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Buffalo?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 2, 2017 near 3.18 ENE Buffalo. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Buffalo?
The most recent report in this data is from April 6, 2019 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Buffalo had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Buffalo since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 6, 2019.
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.