Hail history for Hamilton, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hamilton since 1968, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hamilton
- Last hail
- Apr 18, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 21, 2011
50 reports on 43 days since 1968 · #157 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Hamilton
- 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 Hamilton
The latest hail report in and around Hamilton is from April 18, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on February 11, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hamilton logged 22 reports on 17 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is about twice the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #157 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hamilton accounts for 25% of the 204 reports filed in Hamilton County.
6% 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 21, 2011 near 3.13 NW Hamilton.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (11) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2013, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (28% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hamilton 1.1
- Hamilton County 3.8
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hamilton 17
- Hamilton County 42
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hamilton 6%
- Hamilton County 11%
- 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 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 24, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Feb 11, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 3, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3.13 NW Hamilton | Hamilton | $7K | 16:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 2.75 inbaseball | Hamilton | Hamilton | $10K | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 1985 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Hamilton | — | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 N Hamilton | Hamilton | $10K | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hamilton | Hamilton | $7K | 11:57 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 12 24%
- 1–2 in 35 70%
- 2 in + 3 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | Hamilton | Hamilton | — | 08:41 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 SE Hamilton Muni Arpt | Hamilton | — | 22:04 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Hamilton | Hamilton | — | 13:22 local · NCEI |
| Feb 11, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.59 W Hamilton | Hamilton | — | 03:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Hamilton | Hamilton | — | 18:01 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.59 E Hamilton | Hamilton | — | 16:21 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.59 W Hamilton | Hamilton | — | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Hamilton | Hamilton | — | 15:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 N Hamilton | Hamilton | $10K | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 WSW Blue Ridge | Hamilton | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Hamilton | Hamilton | — | 22:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.03 NE Hamilton | Hamilton | — | 17:19 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hamilton
- Evant 25 km · 24
- Carlton 25 km · 16
- Cranfills Gap 28 km · 11
- Hico 33 km · 26
- Priddy 37 km · 24
- Iredell 40 km · 21
- Proctor 43 km · 12
- Gatesville 46 km · 43
Questions about hail in Hamilton
How often does it hail in Hamilton, Texas?
50 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hamilton since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #157 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hamilton?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hamilton?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 21, 2011 near 3.13 NW Hamilton. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hamilton?
The most recent report in this data is from April 18, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hamilton had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was April 18, 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.