Hail history for Carthage, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Carthage since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Carthage
- Last hail
- Mar 15, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Mar 31, 2005
30 reports on 26 days since 1976 · #320 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Carthage
- 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 Carthage
The latest hail report in and around Carthage is from March 15, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on March 15, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Carthage logged 10 reports on 10 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 #320 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Carthage accounts for 18% of the 171 reports filed in Panola County.
7% 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 March 31, 2005 near Carthage.
Reports were up 50% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2005, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (30% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Carthage 0.5
- Panola County 1.6
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Carthage 10
- Panola County 23
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Carthage 7%
- Panola County 4%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jan 3, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2005 | 2.75 inbaseball | Carthage | Panola | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.33 WNW Carthage Co Arpt | Panola | 01:13 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.66 ESE Carthage | Panola | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 NW Carthage | Panola | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Carthage | Panola | 19:03 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 37%
- 1–2 in 17 57%
- 2 in + 2 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SSW Riderville | Panola | 05:04 local · NCEI |
| Jan 3, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.65 ESE Carthage | Panola | 03:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.68 ENE Carthage Co Arpt | Panola | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.66 ESE Carthage | Panola | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.33 WNW Carthage Co Arpt | Panola | 01:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Carthage | Panola | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 E Carthage | Panola | 02:40 local · NCEI |
| Nov 26, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Carthage | Panola | 23:20 local · NCEI |
| Feb 11, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.58 E Carthage | Panola | 00:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Carthage | Panola | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 2.75 inbaseball | Carthage | Panola | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 S Carthage | Panola | 20:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Carthage
Questions about hail in Carthage
How often does it hail in Carthage, Texas?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Carthage since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #320 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Carthage?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Carthage?
2.75 in (baseball size) on March 31, 2005 near Carthage. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Carthage?
The most recent report in this data is from March 15, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Carthage 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 March 15, 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.