Hail history for Gordon, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gordon since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Gordon
- Last hail
- Jun 10, 2023
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 1, 2011
28 reports on 23 days since 1984 · #353 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Gordon
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
For homeowners
Roof damage after hail? Get a free inspection
Hail bruises shingles and cracks seals in ways you can't see from the ground, and most insurers set a claim deadline after the storm. The latest hail report in Gordon is from June 10, 2023. A local roofer can check and document it at no cost.
Phone line opening soon
What the record says about Gordon
The latest hail report in and around Gordon is from June 10, 2023, 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 10, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gordon logged 13 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 18% more than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #353 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gordon accounts for 7% of the 391 reports filed in Palo Pinto County.
11% 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 May 1, 2011 near 0.69 N Gordon.
Reports were down 70% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (39% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gordon 0.7
- Palo Pinto County 6.3
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gordon 9
- Palo Pinto County 64
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gordon 11%
- Palo Pinto County 13%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.69 N Gordon | Palo Pinto | $5K | 01:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3.2 ENE Thurber | Erath | $35K | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | Gordon | Palo Pinto | $20K | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.23 NE Gordon | Palo Pinto | $3K | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Gordon | Palo Pinto | $5K | 18:43 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 25%
- 1–2 in 18 64%
- 2 in + 3 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.23 NE Gordon | Palo Pinto | $3K | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.71 ESE Gordon | Palo Pinto | — | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Gordon | Palo Pinto | — | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.69 N Gordon | Palo Pinto | $5K | 01:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Gordon | Palo Pinto | $5K | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Gordon | Palo Pinto | $8K | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Gordon | Palo Pinto | — | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.05 N Gordon | Palo Pinto | $2K | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.39 SW Gordon | Palo Pinto | $1K | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3.2 ENE Thurber | Erath | $35K | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | Gordon | Palo Pinto | $20K | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.81 NW Gordon | Palo Pinto | — | 17:13 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gordon
- Strawn 12 km · 26
- Huckabay 23 km · 17
- Palo Pinto 26 km · 24
- Ranger 30 km · 30
- Lipan 30 km · 12
- Lingleville 34 km · 14
- Stephenville 39 km · 82
- Millsap 40 km · 27
Questions about hail in Gordon
How often does it hail in Gordon, Texas?
28 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gordon since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #353 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gordon?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gordon?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 1, 2011 near 0.69 N Gordon. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gordon?
The most recent report in this data is from June 10, 2023 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Gordon 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 10, 2023.
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.