Hail history for Hedley, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hedley since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hedley
- Last hail
- Mar 30, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Sep 17, 2005
41 reports on 27 days since 1985 · #208 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Hedley
- 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 Hedley
The latest hail report in and around Hedley is from March 30, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on March 30, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hedley logged 25 reports on 15 hail days, about 1.3 reports a year. That is about twice the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #208 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hedley accounts for 10% of the 408 reports filed in Donley County.
5% 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 4.50 in (softball) on September 17, 2005 near 1 E Hedley.
Reports were down 81% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (21). The busiest year was 2006, with 6 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (46% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hedley 1.3
- Donley County 12.6
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hedley 15
- Donley County 84
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hedley 5%
- Donley 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2005 | 4.50 insoftball | 1 E Hedley | Donley | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2012 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3.24 NNE Hedley | Donley | $50K | 18:49 local · NCEI |
| Oct 11, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 E Hedley | Donley | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.33 ENE Hedley | Donley | — | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.7 E Hedley | Donley | — | 17:53 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 32%
- 1–2 in 26 63%
- 2 in + 2 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 E Hedley | Donley | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 E Hedley | Donley | — | 19:17 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 0.57 E Hedley | Donley | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 1.13 W Hedley | Donley | — | 23:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 E Hedley | Donley | — | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.57 E Hedley | Donley | — | 20:14 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.57 E Hedley | Donley | — | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 E Hedley | Donley | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2012 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3.24 NNE Hedley | Donley | $50K | 18:49 local · NCEI |
| Oct 11, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 E Hedley | Donley | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Oct 11, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.57 E Hedley | Donley | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.33 ENE Hedley | Donley | — | 18:48 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hedley
- Lelia Lake 11 km · 34
- Memphis 19 km · 70
- Lakeview 22 km · 11
- Clarendon 23 km · 103
- Quail 26 km · 15
- Howardwick 29 km · 51
- Alanreed 39 km · 33
- Samnorwood 40 km · 22
Questions about hail in Hedley
How often does it hail in Hedley, Texas?
41 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hedley since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.3 reports a year. That ranks #208 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hedley?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 46% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hedley?
4.50 in (softball size) on September 17, 2005 near 1 E Hedley. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hedley?
The most recent report in this data is from March 30, 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 Hedley 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 March 30, 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.