Hail history for Chico, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chico since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Chico
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 8, 1974
19 reports on 15 days since 1974 · #536 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Chico
- 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 Chico
The latest hail report in and around Chico is from April 28, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 9, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Chico logged 8 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 27% less than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #536 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Chico accounts for 4% of the 475 reports filed in Wise County.
11% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on June 8, 1974.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 1992, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (32% of reports); 74% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Chico 0.4
- Wise County 11.7
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Chico 5
- Wise County 89
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Chico 11%
- Wise 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 9, 2024 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 1974 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Wise | — | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.8 NE Chico | Wise | $10K | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NNE Chico | Wise | $5K | 12:16 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.22 SW Chico | Wise | $5K | 12:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Chico | Wise | $10K | 19:35 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 6 32%
- 1–2 in 11 58%
- 2 in + 2 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.15 E Chico | Wise | $7K | 15:07 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NNE Chico | Wise | $5K | 12:16 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.22 SW Chico | Wise | $5K | 12:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Chico | Wise | — | 19:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.8 NE Chico | Wise | $10K | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | Chico | Wise | — | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 N Chico | Wise | — | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Chico | Wise | $10K | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Chico | Wise | $2K | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Chico | Wise | — | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Gainesville | Cooke | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Chico | Wise | — | 20:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Chico
- Bridgeport 10 km · 43
- Alvord 12 km · 35
- Runaway Bay 15 km · 25
- Sunset 17 km · 37
- Paradise 19 km · 30
- Decatur 21 km · 76
- Bowie 29 km · 97
- Boyd 32 km · 32
Questions about hail in Chico
How often does it hail in Chico, Texas?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chico since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #536 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Chico?
Most reports come in April, June, March. April alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Chico?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 8, 1974. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Chico?
The most recent report in this data is from April 28, 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 Chico had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was April 28, 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.