Hail history for Goldsmith, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Goldsmith since 1989, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Goldsmith
- Last hail
- Jun 1, 2022
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Sep 17, 2016
14 reports on 12 days since 1989 · #670 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Goldsmith
- 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 Goldsmith
The latest hail report in and around Goldsmith is from June 1, 2022, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 1, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Goldsmith logged 8 reports on 6 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 #670 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Goldsmith accounts for 4% of the 396 reports filed in Ector County.
14% 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 September 17, 2016 near 2 E Goldsmith.
Reports were up 67% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2017, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (43% of reports); 86% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Goldsmith 0.4
- Ector County 10.7
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Goldsmith 6
- Ector County 82
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Goldsmith 14%
- Ector County 15%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2016 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2 E Goldsmith | Ector | $100K | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2017 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.28 ENE Goldsmith | Ector | $1K | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Goldsmith | Ector | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.28 ENE Goldsmith | Ector | — | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Goldsmith | Ector | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 21%
- 1–2 in 9 64%
- 2 in + 2 14%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Goldsmith | Ector | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.28 ENE Goldsmith | Ector | — | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2017 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.28 ENE Goldsmith | Ector | $1K | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 E Goldsmith | Ector | — | 17:13 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2016 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2 E Goldsmith | Ector | $100K | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Goldsmith | Ector | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Goldsmith | Ector | — | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Goldsmith | Ector | — | 08:32 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | Goldsmith | Ector | — | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Goldsmith | Ector | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Goldsmith | Ector | — | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 1, 1992 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | — | Ector | — | 19:49 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Goldsmith
- West Odessa 20 km · 56
- Gardendale 24 km · 29
- Odessa 28 km · 212
- Andrews 38 km · 60
- Kermit 47 km · 37
- Midland 48 km · 243
- Southwest Sandhill 55 km · 42
- Wink 57 km · 33
Questions about hail in Goldsmith
How often does it hail in Goldsmith, Texas?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Goldsmith since 1989. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #670 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Goldsmith?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Goldsmith?
2.75 in (baseball size) on September 17, 2016 near 2 E Goldsmith. 14% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Goldsmith?
The most recent report in this data is from June 1, 2022 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Goldsmith had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was June 1, 2022.
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.