Hail history for Falls County, Texas
Every NOAA hail report filed in Falls County since 1960, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Falls County
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2026
- 2.50 in, tennis ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 11 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · May 27, 1997
96 reports on 67 days since 1960 · #188 of 255 Texas counties
Hail map · Falls County
- 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 Falls County
The latest hail report in Falls County is from April 28, 2026, 2.50 in (tennis ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on April 28, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Falls County logged 37 reports on 22 hail days, about 1.9 reports a year. That is about half the median Texas county (3.5 a year) and ranks #188 of 255 Texas counties for all-time reports. Falls County holds 0% of all 55,619 hail reports in Texas.
10% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 12% for the median Texas county. The largest hail on record here is 4.50 in (softball) on May 27, 1997 near 3 N Blevins.
Reports were up 18% in 2016–2025 (20) compared with 2006–2015 (17). The busiest year was 2000, with 8 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (34% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Falls County 1.9
- Median Texas county 3.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Falls County 22
- Median Texas county 42
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Falls County 10%
- Median Texas county 12%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 23, 2024 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 12, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 4 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 1997 | 4.50 insoftball | 3 N Blevins | — | 13:06 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 1979 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | — | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 1972 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3.14 SW Otto | $13K | 22:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.83 NNW Mooreville | $60K | 18:45 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 32 33%
- 1–2 in 54 56%
- 2 in + 10 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3.14 SW Otto | $13K | 22:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.16 NNW Chilton | — | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.5 SSE Stranger | $100K | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.59 E Cedar Spgs | — | 07:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.96 ENE Durango | $3K | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.83 NNW Mooreville | $60K | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Terrys Chapel | — | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 2.50 intennis ball | 4.31 SSE Zipperlenville | $50K | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Rosebud | — | 19:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.59 E Rosebud | — | 18:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Terrys Chapel | $20K | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 N Terrys Chapel | $6K | 19:03 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Falls County
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golinda | 6 | 5 | Mar 17, 2018 |
| Rosebud | 5 | 4 | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Lott | 4 | 4 | Mar 26, 2011 |
Questions about hail in Falls County
How often does it hail in Falls County, Texas?
96 hail reports have been logged in Falls County since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.9 reports a year. That ranks #188 of 255 Texas counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Falls County?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 34% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Falls County?
4.50 in (softball size) on May 27, 1997 near 3 N Blevins. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Falls County?
The most recent report in this data is from April 28, 2026 (2.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Falls County had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 11 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.