Hail history for Jacksboro, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jacksboro since 1965, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Jacksboro
- Last hail
- May 8, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Oct 25, 1988
53 reports on 43 days since 1965 · #142 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Jacksboro
- 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 Jacksboro
The latest hail report in and around Jacksboro is from May 8, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 2, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Jacksboro logged 21 reports on 16 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 #142 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Jacksboro accounts for 22% of the 246 reports filed in Jack 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 4.50 in (softball) on October 25, 1988.
Reports were down 60% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 1990, with 6 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (43% of reports); 79% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Jacksboro 1.1
- Jack County 5.0
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Jacksboro 16
- Jack County 58
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Jacksboro 6%
- Jack County 9%
- 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 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 2, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Feb 21, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 1988 | 4.50 insoftball | — | Jack | — | 23:30 local · NCEI |
| Oct 10, 2014 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.69 S Jacksboro | Jack | $10K | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| Oct 10, 2014 | 2.75 inbaseball | Jacksboro | Jack | $45K | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.82 NNW Hensley | Jack | $50K | 14:09 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 E Jacksboro | Jack | $10K | 20:14 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 15 28%
- 1–2 in 35 66%
- 2 in + 3 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.8 SE Jacksboro | Jack | — | 23:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Jacksboro | Jack | — | 14:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.58 W Jacksboro | Jack | — | 05:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.82 NNW Hensley | Jack | $50K | 14:09 local · NCEI |
| Feb 21, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.58 E Jacksboro | Jack | — | 22:18 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 WSW Jacksboro | Jack | — | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.69 WNW Jacksboro | Jack | — | 23:05 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 E Jacksboro | Jack | $10K | 20:14 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.42 WSW Jacksboro | Jack | $20K | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.37 NNW Jacksboro Muni Arpt | Jack | — | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Oct 10, 2014 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.69 S Jacksboro | Jack | $10K | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| Oct 10, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.85 SE Jacksboro | Jack | $10K | 16:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Jacksboro
- Bryson 22 km · 23
- Perrin 23 km · 19
- Runaway Bay 27 km · 25
- Graford 33 km · 33
- Loving 34 km · 23
- Chico 34 km · 19
- Bridgeport 36 km · 43
- Graham 41 km · 78
Questions about hail in Jacksboro
How often does it hail in Jacksboro, Texas?
53 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jacksboro since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #142 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Jacksboro?
Most reports come in May, April, October. May alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Jacksboro?
4.50 in (softball size) on October 25, 1988. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Jacksboro?
The most recent report in this data is from May 8, 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 Jacksboro 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 May 8, 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.