Hail history for Castro County, Texas
Every NOAA hail report filed in Castro County since 1958, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Castro County
- Last hail
- Jul 4, 2026
- 2.25 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 10 reports
- Largest ever
- 5.00 in
- softball · May 28, 1980
241 reports on 147 days since 1958 · #82 of 255 Texas counties
Hail map · Castro County
- 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 Castro County
The latest hail report in Castro County is from July 4, 2026, 2.25 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.50 in on April 23, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Castro County logged 60 reports on 46 hail days, about 3.0 reports a year. That is 15% less than the median Texas county (3.5 a year) and ranks #82 of 255 Texas counties for all-time reports. Castro County holds 0% of all 55,619 hail reports in Texas.
13% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 12% for the median Texas county. The largest hail on record here is 5.00 in (softball) on May 28, 1980.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (30) compared with 2006–2015 (30). The busiest year was 1995, with 21 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in May (35% of reports); 80% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Castro County 3.0
- Median Texas county 3.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Castro County 46
- Median Texas county 42
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Castro County 13%
- Median Texas county 12%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 7 | 1 | 8 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 4 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1 | 2.25 in | — |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 6, 2025 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 2 | 3.50 in | — |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 11, 2022 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 1980 | 5.00 insoftball | — | — | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 1998 | 4.50 insoftball | 12 ESE Dimmitt | — | 20:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 1967 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | — | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 3.50 inteacup | 5 S Dimmitt | — | 18:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 1998 | 3.50 inteacup | 7 SW Dimmitt | $50K | 19:40 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 84 35%
- 1–2 in 125 52%
- 2 in + 32 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 2.25 inhen egg | 10 N Dimmitt | 15:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SE Hart | 18:36 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 NW Hart | 17:31 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 5.54 WNW Dimmitt Muni Arpt | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 6 SE Dimmitt | 19:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 3.50 inteacup | 5 S Dimmitt | 18:23 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 WSW Dimmitt | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Dimmitt | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 8.72 E Summerfield | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 2.50 intennis ball | Hart | 18:01 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | Hart | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 8 NW Hart | 14:38 local · NCEI |
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Questions about hail in Castro County
How often does it hail in Castro County, Texas?
241 hail reports have been logged in Castro County since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.0 reports a year. That ranks #82 of 255 Texas counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Castro County?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Castro County?
5.00 in (softball size) on May 28, 1980. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Castro County?
The most recent report in this data is from July 4, 2026 (2.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Castro County had in the last five years?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 10 reports. The most recent was July 4, 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.