Hail history for Knox City, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Knox City since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Knox City
- Last hail
- Apr 29, 2025
- 3.00 in, teacup size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 9 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Apr 29, 2025
62 reports on 51 days since 1961 · #103 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Knox City
- 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 Knox City
The latest hail report in and around Knox City is from April 29, 2025, 3.00 in (teacup size). Since November 5, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on April 29, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Knox City logged 24 reports on 19 hail days, about 1.2 reports a year. That is about twice the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #103 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Knox City accounts for 23% of the 267 reports filed in Knox County.
13% 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 29, 2025 near 0.67 NNE Knox City.
Reports were down 15% in 2016–2025 (11) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2006, with 5 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (39% of reports); 85% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Knox City 1.2
- Knox County 4.0
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Knox City 19
- Knox County 46
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Knox City 13%
- Knox 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2025 | 3 | 3.00 in | — |
| May 4, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 23, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 6, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2025 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.67 NNE Knox City | Knox | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 1992 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Knox | 21:42 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 1990 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Knox | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 1989 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Knox | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 1992 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Knox | 14:36 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 20 32%
- 1–2 in 34 55%
- 2 in + 8 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2025 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.67 NNE Knox City | Knox | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.74 SE Knox City | Knox | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.6 SE Knox City | Knox | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 0.14 SSE Knox City | Knox | 17:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.79 S Knox City | Knox | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.29 SSE Knox City | Knox | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.14 ENE Knox City | Knox | 21:32 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.72 E Knox City | Knox | 18:56 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.22 SSE Knox City | Knox | 18:14 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Knox City | Knox | 21:48 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Knox City | Knox | 19:02 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Knox City | Knox | 17:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Knox City
Questions about hail in Knox City
How often does it hail in Knox City, Texas?
62 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Knox City since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.2 reports a year. That ranks #103 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Knox City?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Knox City?
3.00 in (teacup size) on April 29, 2025 near 0.67 NNE Knox City. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Knox City?
The most recent report in this data is from April 29, 2025 (3.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Knox City had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 9 reports. The most recent was April 29, 2025.
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.