Hail history for Carlton, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Carlton since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Carlton
- Last hail
- May 10, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Apr 8, 2021
16 reports on 14 days since 1978 · #600 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Carlton
- 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 Carlton
The latest hail report in and around Carlton is from May 10, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 10, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Carlton logged 6 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is about half the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #600 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Carlton accounts for 8% of the 204 reports filed in Hamilton County.
6% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on April 8, 2021 near Carlton.
The busiest year was 2021, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (44% of reports); 75% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Carlton 0.3
- Hamilton County 3.8
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Carlton 4
- Hamilton County 42
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Carlton 6%
- Hamilton 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | Carlton | Hamilton | $20K | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.59 E Carlton | Hamilton | $7K | 15:54 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Carlton | Hamilton | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 10.3 NE Pettit | Comanche | $2K | 23:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Hamilton | — | 20:40 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 4 25%
- 1–2 in 11 69%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.72 ENE Carlton | Hamilton | — | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.59 E Carlton | Hamilton | $7K | 15:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | Carlton | Hamilton | $20K | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Carlton | Hamilton | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 10.3 NE Pettit | Comanche | $2K | 23:32 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 ESE Carlton | Hamilton | — | 20:12 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Carlton | Hamilton | — | 20:08 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Euless | Tarrant | — | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Carlton | Hamilton | — | 15:26 local · NCEI |
| Mar 11, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Carlton | Hamilton | — | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 1996 | 0.88 innickel | Carlton | Hamilton | — | 14:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Hamilton | — | 20:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Carlton
- Hico 15 km · 26
- Dublin 24 km · 53
- Hamilton 25 km · 50
- Proctor 26 km · 12
- Iredell 29 km · 21
- Stephenville 33 km · 82
- Cranfills Gap 36 km · 11
- De Leon 40 km · 33
Questions about hail in Carlton
How often does it hail in Carlton, Texas?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Carlton since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #600 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Carlton?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 44% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Carlton?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on April 8, 2021 near Carlton. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Carlton?
The most recent report in this data is from May 10, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Carlton 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 May 10, 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.