Hail history for Loraine, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Loraine since 1977, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Loraine
- Last hail
- Apr 13, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.75 in
- teacup · Mar 21, 1979
27 reports on 20 days since 1977 · #366 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Loraine
- 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 Loraine
The latest hail report in and around Loraine is from April 13, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 13, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Loraine logged 9 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 18% less than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #366 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Loraine accounts for 13% of the 214 reports filed in Mitchell County.
7% 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 3.75 in (teacup) on March 21, 1979.
Reports were up 700% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (1). The busiest year was 2019, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (44% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Loraine 0.5
- Mitchell County 5.8
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Loraine 6
- Mitchell County 51
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Loraine 7%
- Mitchell County 20%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Sep 11, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 1979 | 3.75 inteacup | — | Mitchell | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2002 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3 E Loraine | Mitchell | $10K | 23:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Loraine | Mitchell | — | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Loraine | Mitchell | — | 19:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Loraine | Mitchell | — | 19:00 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 10 37%
- 1–2 in 15 56%
- 2 in + 2 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.9 SE Loraine | Mitchell | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.9 SE Loraine | Mitchell | 23:58 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SE Loraine | Mitchell | 19:14 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 SW Loraine | Mitchell | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.01 WSW Loraine | Mitchell | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.57 SE Loraine | Mitchell | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.71 SSE Loraine | Mitchell | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Loraine | Mitchell | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 W Loraine | Mitchell | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.81 SE Loraine | Mitchell | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Loraine | Mitchell | 08:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 4, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Forsan | Howard | 07:01 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Loraine
- Colorado City 14 km · 63
- Roscoe 17 km · 41
- Lake Colorado City 22 km · 16
- Hermleigh 26 km · 21
- Sweetwater 29 km · 83
- Westbrook 29 km · 24
- Snyder 39 km · 91
- Roby 49 km · 45
Questions about hail in Loraine
How often does it hail in Loraine, Texas?
27 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Loraine since 1977. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #366 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Loraine?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 44% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Loraine?
3.75 in (teacup size) on March 21, 1979. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Loraine?
The most recent report in this data is from April 13, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Loraine had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was April 13, 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.