Hail history for Carlsbad, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Carlsbad since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Carlsbad
- Last hail
- Apr 19, 2025
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Apr 19, 2025
23 reports on 19 days since 1974 · #447 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Carlsbad
- 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 Carlsbad
The latest hail report in and around Carlsbad is from April 19, 2025, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on April 19, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Carlsbad logged 10 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #447 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Carlsbad accounts for 3% of the 663 reports filed in Tom Green 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 3.00 in (teacup) on April 19, 2025 near Carlsbad.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2025, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (39% of reports); 91% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Carlsbad 0.5
- Tom Green County 16.0
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Carlsbad 6
- Tom Green County 98
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Carlsbad 17%
- Tom Green County 13%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2025 | 3 | 3.00 in | — |
| May 24, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2025 | 3.00 inteacup | Carlsbad | Tom Green | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.91 NW Carlsbad | Tom Green | 20:19 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 1991 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Tom Green | 04:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 1987 | 2.25 inhen egg | — | Tom Green | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.5 NNW Sanitorium | Tom Green | 20:21 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 26%
- 1–2 in 13 57%
- 2 in + 4 17%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.5 NNW Sanitorium | Tom Green | — | 20:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.91 NW Carlsbad | Tom Green | — | 20:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 3.00 inteacup | Carlsbad | Tom Green | — | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Carlsbad | Tom Green | — | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.59 W Carlsbad | Tom Green | — | 05:00 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Carlsbad | Tom Green | — | 20:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Carlsbad | Tom Green | — | 18:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Carlsbad | Tom Green | — | 18:01 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Carlsbad | Tom Green | $9K | 17:16 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Carlsbad | Tom Green | — | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Carlsbad | Tom Green | — | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Carlsbad | Tom Green | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Carlsbad
- Grape Creek 9 km · 42
- San Angelo 26 km · 295
- Robert Lee 35 km · 40
- Sterling City 41 km · 46
- Mertzon 42 km · 35
- Miles 43 km · 27
- Bronte 45 km · 32
- Christoval 48 km · 31
Questions about hail in Carlsbad
How often does it hail in Carlsbad, Texas?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Carlsbad since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #447 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Carlsbad?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Carlsbad?
3.00 in (teacup size) on April 19, 2025 near Carlsbad. 17% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Carlsbad?
The most recent report in this data is from April 19, 2025 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Carlsbad 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 April 19, 2025.
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.