Hail history for Gilmer, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gilmer since 1967, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Gilmer
- Last hail
- May 8, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jan 20, 2010
37 reports on 32 days since 1967 · #238 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Gilmer
- 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 Gilmer
The latest hail report in and around Gilmer is from May 8, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 8, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gilmer logged 20 reports on 15 hail days, about 1.0 reports a year. That is 82% more than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #238 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gilmer accounts for 26% of the 143 reports filed in Upshur County.
3% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on January 20, 2010 near 1.16 W Gilmer.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 2010, with 7 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (22% of reports); 35% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gilmer 1.0
- Upshur County 3.3
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gilmer 15
- Upshur County 33
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gilmer 3%
- Upshur County 10%
- 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 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 20, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2010 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.16 W Gilmer | Upshur | 18:28 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.83 NNE Gilmer Upshur Co Arp | Upshur | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.82 W Gilmer | Upshur | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.81 SE Kelsey | Upshur | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.35 WNW Enoch | Upshur | 17:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 16 43%
- 1–2 in 20 54%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 W Gilmer | Upshur | 23:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.16 W Gilmer | Upshur | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 1.35 ESE Gilmer | Upshur | 08:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.02 NW Gilmer | Upshur | 00:22 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.83 NNE Gilmer Upshur Co Arp | Upshur | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.77 W Gilmer | Upshur | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.82 W Gilmer | Upshur | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 1.16 W Gilmer | Upshur | 04:45 local · NCEI |
| Feb 12, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 1.16 W Gilmer | Upshur | 04:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 1.16 W Gilmer | Upshur | 04:53 local · NCEI |
| Dec 5, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 ENE Enoch | Upshur | 04:18 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 1.16 W Gilmer | Upshur | 00:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gilmer
- Gladewater 21 km · 25
- Big Sandy 23 km · 17
- Ore City 23 km · 13
- White Oak 24 km · 18
- Longview 29 km · 135
- Hawkins 29 km · 19
- Pittsburg 30 km · 39
- Liberty City 31 km · 11
Questions about hail in Gilmer
How often does it hail in Gilmer, Texas?
37 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gilmer since 1967. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.0 reports a year. That ranks #238 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gilmer?
Most reports come in March, April, January. March alone accounts for 22% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gilmer?
2.75 in (baseball size) on January 20, 2010 near 1.16 W Gilmer. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gilmer?
The most recent report in this data is from May 8, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Gilmer had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 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.