Hail history for Mason County, Texas
Every NOAA hail report filed in Mason County since 1960, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Mason County
- Last hail
- Jun 4, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 15
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 29 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.25 in
- grapefruit · May 8, 2005
161 reports on 81 days since 1960 · #137 of 255 Texas counties
Hail map · Mason County
- 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 Mason County
The latest hail report in Mason County is from June 4, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 15 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on April 22, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Mason County logged 107 reports on 47 hail days, about 5.3 reports a year. That is 51% more than the median Texas county (3.5 a year) and ranks #137 of 255 Texas counties for all-time reports. Mason County holds 0% of all 55,619 hail reports in Texas.
18% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 12% for the median Texas county. The largest hail on record here is 4.25 in (grapefruit) on May 8, 2005 near 1 NE Mason.
Reports were down 47% in 2016–2025 (37) compared with 2006–2015 (70). The busiest year was 2014, with 15 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (42% of reports); 88% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Mason County 5.3
- Median Texas county 3.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Mason County 47
- Median Texas county 42
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Mason County 18%
- Median Texas county 12%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 3 | 7 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 10 | 3 | 13 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 6 | 2 | 8 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 26, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 6, 2026 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 26, 2025 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 17, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 1, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 16, 2024 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 19, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 22, 2023 | 8 | 2.50 in | — |
| May 24, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 21, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2005 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 1 NE Mason | — | 18:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2021 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.5 SSW Loyal Vly | — | 11:29 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2012 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4.15 S Grit | — | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2009 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.59 W Loyal Vly | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.26 SE Hedwigs Hill | $8K | 18:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 30 19%
- 1–2 in 102 63%
- 2 in + 29 18%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.19 E Koockville | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 NW Mason | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.91 NW Mason | 17:39 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Fredonia | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 NE Art | 07:45 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.8 E Hedwigs Hill | 07:40 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 9.16 S Streeter | 07:30 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.28 WNW Loyal Vly | 17:29 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.29 SSW Koockville | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.19 E Koockville | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.01 SSE Mason | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.59 E Koockville | 19:50 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Mason County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Mason | 68 | 2.75 in |
Questions about hail in Mason County
How often does it hail in Mason County, Texas?
161 hail reports have been logged in Mason County since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 5.3 reports a year. That ranks #137 of 255 Texas counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Mason County?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Mason County?
4.25 in (grapefruit size) on May 8, 2005 near 1 NE Mason. 18% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Mason County?
The most recent report in this data is from June 4, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Mason County had in the last five years?
15 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 29 reports. The most recent was June 4, 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.