Hail history for Center, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Center since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Center
- Last hail
- Jun 8, 2025
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 2, 2008
41 reports on 32 days since 1976 · #205 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Center
- 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 Center
The latest hail report in and around Center is from June 8, 2025, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 8, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Center logged 12 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #205 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Center accounts for 25% of the 167 reports filed in Shelby County.
5% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 2, 2008 near 0.69 N Center.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2008, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (41% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Center 0.6
- Shelby County 2.4
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Center 8
- Shelby County 28
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Center 5%
- Shelby 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2008 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 N Center | Shelby | 14:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 1982 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Shelby | 17:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.13 SW Center | Shelby | 16:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Center | Shelby | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Shelby | 16:55 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 18 44%
- 1–2 in 21 51%
- 2 in + 2 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.13 SW Center | Shelby | 16:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.77 SSW Center Muni Arpt | Shelby | 10:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.8 N Center | Shelby | 10:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.06 N Center | Shelby | 10:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Center | Shelby | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Feb 6, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Center | Shelby | 18:51 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2008 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 N Center | Shelby | 14:14 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Center | Shelby | 14:02 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Center | Shelby | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Center | Shelby | 10:40 local · NCEI |
| Feb 25, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Center | Shelby | 21:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Center | Shelby | 17:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Center
- Tenaha 18 km · 12
- Joaquin 23 km · 12
- Timpson 24 km · 21
- San Augustine 30 km · 30
- Garrison 30 km · 12
- Gary City 32 km · 13
- Carthage 43 km · 30
- Nacogdoches 49 km · 71
Questions about hail in Center
How often does it hail in Center, Texas?
41 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Center since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #205 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Center?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Center?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 2, 2008 near 0.69 N Center. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Center?
The most recent report in this data is from June 8, 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 Center 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 June 8, 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.