Hail history for Gorman, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gorman since 1971, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Gorman
- Last hail
- May 25, 2024
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Apr 26, 2023
19 reports on 18 days since 1971 · #540 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Gorman
- 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 Gorman
The latest hail report in and around Gorman is from May 25, 2024, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on April 26, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gorman logged 9 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 18% less than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #540 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gorman accounts for 7% of the 270 reports filed in Eastland County.
16% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on April 26, 2023 near 0.38 WNW Gorman.
Reports were up 25% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2023, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (42% of reports); 84% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gorman 0.5
- Eastland County 5.3
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gorman 8
- Eastland County 60
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gorman 16%
- Eastland 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 2 | 3.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.38 WNW Gorman | Eastland | $100K | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.91 ENE Gorman | Eastland | $50K | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2002 | 2.00 inhen egg | Gorman | Eastland | — | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Gorman | Eastland | $8K | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 W Gorman Arpt | Eastland | $10K | 16:42 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 21%
- 1–2 in 12 63%
- 2 in + 3 16%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.23 WNW Rucker | Comanche | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.91 ENE Gorman | Eastland | $50K | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.38 WNW Gorman | Eastland | $100K | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 W Gorman Arpt | Eastland | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 SSW Gorman | Eastland | — | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Gorman | Eastland | $8K | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 W Gorman Arpt | Eastland | $10K | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Gorman | Eastland | $1K | 10:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Gorman | Eastland | $5K | 23:21 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Gorman | Eastland | — | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2002 | 2.00 inhen egg | Gorman | Eastland | — | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | Gorman | Eastland | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gorman
- Carbon 16 km · 12
- De Leon 17 km · 33
- Eastland 25 km · 44
- Ranger 28 km · 30
- Lingleville 28 km · 14
- Rising Star 31 km · 34
- Dublin 34 km · 53
- Proctor 34 km · 12
Questions about hail in Gorman
How often does it hail in Gorman, Texas?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gorman since 1971. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #540 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gorman?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gorman?
3.00 in (teacup size) on April 26, 2023 near 0.38 WNW Gorman. 16% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gorman?
The most recent report in this data is from May 25, 2024 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Gorman had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was May 25, 2024.
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.