Hail history for Junction, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Junction since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Junction
- Last hail
- May 6, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Mar 24, 2021
37 reports on 26 days since 1955 · #240 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Junction
- 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 Junction
The latest hail report in and around Junction is from May 6, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on May 6, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Junction logged 19 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 73% more than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #240 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Junction accounts for 25% of the 147 reports filed in Kimble County.
8% 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 March 24, 2021 near 3.16 SW Junction.
Reports were down 27% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2013, with 7 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (35% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Junction 0.9
- Kimble County 4.8
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Junction 11
- Kimble County 43
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Junction 8%
- Kimble County 16%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | 3 | 2.50 in | — |
| May 1, 2025 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 22, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2021 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3.16 SW Junction | Kimble | 21:35 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1975 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Kimble | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 N Junction | Kimble | 07:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Junction | Kimble | 21:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Junction | Kimble | 21:38 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 8 22%
- 1–2 in 26 70%
- 2 in + 3 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 SW (Jct)kimble Co Arpt | Kimble | 07:48 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 N Junction | Kimble | 07:45 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.26 SW Junction | Kimble | 07:44 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Junction | Kimble | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Junction | Kimble | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Junction | Kimble | 21:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | (Jct)kimble Co Arpt | Kimble | 20:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.74 SW Junction | Kimble | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Junction | Kimble | 21:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2021 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3.16 SW Junction | Kimble | 21:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Junction | Kimble | 23:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Junction | Kimble | 20:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Junction
Questions about hail in Junction
How often does it hail in Junction, Texas?
37 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Junction since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #240 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Junction?
Most reports come in May, March, June. May alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Junction?
2.75 in (baseball size) on March 24, 2021 near 3.16 SW Junction. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Junction?
The most recent report in this data is from May 6, 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 Junction had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 reports. The most recent was May 6, 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.