Hail history for Earth, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Earth since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Earth
- Last hail
- Apr 26, 2025
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Sep 14, 2023
17 reports on 16 days since 1981 · #580 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Earth
- 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 Earth
The latest hail report in and around Earth is from April 26, 2025, 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 September 14, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Earth logged 8 reports on 8 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 #580 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Earth accounts for 7% of the 249 reports filed in Lamb County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on September 14, 2023 near Earth.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2009, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (53% of reports); 82% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Earth 0.4
- Lamb County 3.9
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Earth 8
- Lamb County 58
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Earth 0%
- Lamb County 14%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Earth | Lamb | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 N Earth | Lamb | 19:53 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 W Earth | Lamb | 22:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Lamb | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Lamb | 17:35 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 35%
- 1–2 in 11 65%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Earth | Lamb | 00:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Earth | Lamb | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.02 SW Earth | Lamb | 18:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Earth | Lamb | 15:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Earth | Lamb | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Earth | Lamb | 15:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 W Earth | Lamb | 19:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 N Earth | Lamb | 19:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Earth | Lamb | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Earth | Lamb | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 1997 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 E Earth | Lamb | 23:20 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 1997 | 1.00 inquarter | Earth | Lamb | 23:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Earth
- Springlake 10 km · 14
- Sudan 21 km · 19
- Amherst 25 km · 10
- Olton 26 km · 33
- Muleshoe 29 km · 55
- Hart 32 km · 39
- Littlefield 36 km · 52
- Dimmitt 36 km · 50
Questions about hail in Earth
How often does it hail in Earth, Texas?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Earth since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #580 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Earth?
Most reports come in June, May, September. June alone accounts for 53% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Earth?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on September 14, 2023 near Earth. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Earth?
The most recent report in this data is from April 26, 2025 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Earth had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 26, 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.