Hail history for Farwell, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Farwell since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Farwell
- Last hail
- Jun 29, 2025
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 28, 1980
14 reports on 14 days since 1976 · #665 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Farwell
- 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 Farwell
The latest hail report in and around Farwell is from June 29, 2025, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 24, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Farwell logged 5 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is about half the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #665 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Farwell accounts for 7% of the 196 reports filed in Parmer 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 28, 1980.
The busiest year was 2005, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (43% of reports); 86% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Farwell 0.3
- Parmer County 3.5
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Farwell 5
- Parmer County 50
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Farwell 7%
- Parmer County 16%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 24, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 1980 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Parmer | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Farwell | Parmer | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Farwell | Parmer | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Farwell | Parmer | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Parmer | 18:39 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 3 21%
- 1–2 in 10 71%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | Farwell | Parmer | 19:14 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Farwell | Parmer | 20:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Farwell | Parmer | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Farwell | Parmer | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Farwell | Parmer | 22:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Farwell | Parmer | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2005 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Farwell | Parmer | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Farwell | Parmer | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| Feb 8, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Farwell | Parmer | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Farwell | Parmer | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 1992 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Parmer | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Parmer | 18:39 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Farwell
Questions about hail in Farwell
How often does it hail in Farwell, Texas?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Farwell since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #665 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Farwell?
Most reports come in May, June, February. May alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Farwell?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 28, 1980. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Farwell?
The most recent report in this data is from June 29, 2025 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Farwell 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 June 29, 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.