Hail history for Celeste, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Celeste since 1958, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Celeste
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 19, 2019
23 reports on 19 days since 1958 · #448 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Celeste
- 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 Celeste
The latest hail report in and around Celeste is from April 27, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on April 4, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Celeste logged 16 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 45% more than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #448 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Celeste accounts for 9% of the 251 reports filed in Hunt County.
9% 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 June 19, 2019 near 0.9 NE Celeste.
Reports were up 333% in 2016–2025 (13) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2017, with 6 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in March (30% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Celeste 0.8
- Hunt County 5.5
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Celeste 12
- Hunt County 58
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Celeste 9%
- Hunt County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 13, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.9 NE Celeste | Hunt | — | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.04 NNE Celeste | Hunt | $15K | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Celeste | Hunt | — | 13:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Kingston | Hunt | — | 19:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Celeste | Hunt | $25K | 19:52 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 17%
- 1–2 in 17 74%
- 2 in + 2 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NE Celeste | Hunt | — | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SE Kingston | Hunt | — | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Celeste | Hunt | — | 10:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.35 WSW Celeste | Hunt | — | 20:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.9 NE Celeste | Hunt | — | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.04 NNE Celeste | Hunt | $15K | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Celeste | Hunt | — | 22:31 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Celeste | Hunt | — | 13:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Kingston | Hunt | — | 19:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 S Celeste | Hunt | — | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 WSW Kingston | Hunt | — | 22:22 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Celeste | Hunt | — | 22:21 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Celeste
- Leonard 11 km · 21
- Wolfe City 14 km · 15
- Blue Ridge 19 km · 13
- Greenville 21 km · 59
- Trenton 21 km · 25
- Farmersville 21 km · 24
- Caddo Mills 24 km · 15
- Campbell 27 km · 13
Questions about hail in Celeste
How often does it hail in Celeste, Texas?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Celeste since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #448 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Celeste?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Celeste?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 19, 2019 near 0.9 NE Celeste. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Celeste?
The most recent report in this data is from April 27, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Celeste had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was April 27, 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.