Hail history for Carbon, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Carbon since 1991, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Carbon
- Last hail
- Apr 1, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 5, 2006
12 reports on 11 days since 1991 · #731 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Carbon
- 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 Carbon
The latest hail report in and around Carbon is from April 1, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on April 26, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Carbon logged 7 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 36% less than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #731 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Carbon accounts for 4% of the 270 reports filed in Eastland County.
17% 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 5, 2006 near 8 NE Killeen.
The busiest year was 2013, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (50% of reports); 92% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Carbon 0.3
- Eastland County 5.3
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Carbon 7
- Eastland County 60
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Carbon 17%
- Eastland County 15%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2006 | 2.75 inbaseball | 8 NE Killeen | Bell | $10K | 23:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.17 W Carbon | Eastland | $20K | 15:16 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.4 NNE Carbon | Eastland | — | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| Feb 10, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Carbon | Eastland | $5K | 00:42 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Carbon | Eastland | $15K | 18:20 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 25%
- 1–2 in 7 58%
- 2 in + 2 17%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NE Carbon | Eastland | — | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.17 W Carbon | Eastland | $20K | 15:16 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.4 NNE Carbon | Eastland | — | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| Feb 10, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Carbon | Eastland | $5K | 00:42 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Carbon | Eastland | $15K | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 S Carbon | Eastland | $5K | 08:08 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2006 | 2.75 inbaseball | 8 NE Killeen | Bell | $10K | 23:55 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Carbon | Eastland | — | 05:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Joplin | Jack | — | 22:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Forestburg | Montague | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 1997 | 1.00 inquarter | Carbon | Eastland | — | 23:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 1991 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Eastland | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Carbon
- Eastland 15 km · 44
- Gorman 16 km · 19
- Cisco 20 km · 50
- Rising Star 23 km · 34
- Ranger 27 km · 30
- De Leon 33 km · 33
- May 33 km · 32
- Cross Plains 36 km · 44
Questions about hail in Carbon
How often does it hail in Carbon, Texas?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Carbon since 1991. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #731 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Carbon?
Most reports come in April, May, February. April alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Carbon?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 5, 2006 near 8 NE Killeen. 17% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Carbon?
The most recent report in this data is from April 1, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Carbon had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 1, 2024.
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.