Hail history for Chillicothe, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chillicothe since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Chillicothe
- Last hail
- May 8, 2026
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · May 9, 2006
46 reports on 34 days since 1978 · #172 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Chillicothe
- 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 Chillicothe
The latest hail report in and around Chillicothe is from May 8, 2026, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on May 8, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Chillicothe logged 27 reports on 20 hail days, about 1.4 reports a year. That is about twice the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #172 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Chillicothe accounts for 16% of the 284 reports filed in Hardeman 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 4.50 in (softball) on May 9, 2006 near 3 W Chillicothe.
Reports were down 20% in 2016–2025 (12) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 2006, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (37% of reports); 78% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Chillicothe 1.4
- Hardeman County 6.0
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Chillicothe 20
- Hardeman County 56
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Chillicothe 7%
- Hardeman County 12%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 25, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Sep 19, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2006 | 4.50 insoftball | 3 W Chillicothe | Hardeman | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2006 | 3.00 inteacup | Chillicothe | Hardeman | 21:35 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | Chillicothe | Hardeman | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Chillicothe | Hardeman | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.02 S Chillicothe | Hardeman | 17:07 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 22 48%
- 1–2 in 21 46%
- 2 in + 3 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | Chillicothe | Hardeman | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Chillicothe | Hardeman | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.02 S Chillicothe | Hardeman | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.11 S Chillicothe | Hardeman | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 2.5 ENE Chillicothe | Hardeman | 14:36 local · NCEI |
| Sep 19, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 1.44 WSW Chillicothe | Hardeman | 18:01 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 3.5 S Chillicothe | Hardeman | 20:31 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Chillicothe | Hardeman | 18:16 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.28 W Chillicothe | Hardeman | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Chillicothe | Hardeman | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6.62 SSW Odell | Wilbarger | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.45 S Chillicothe | Hardeman | 16:17 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Chillicothe
Questions about hail in Chillicothe
How often does it hail in Chillicothe, Texas?
46 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chillicothe since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #172 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Chillicothe?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Chillicothe?
4.50 in (softball size) on May 9, 2006 near 3 W Chillicothe. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Chillicothe?
The most recent report in this data is from May 8, 2026 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Chillicothe had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was May 8, 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.