Hail history for Memphis, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Memphis since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Memphis
- Last hail
- Oct 13, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 9 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · May 31, 2022
70 reports on 54 days since 1955 · #81 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Memphis
- 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 Memphis
The latest hail report in and around Memphis is from October 13, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.50 in on May 31, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Memphis logged 28 reports on 23 hail days, about 1.4 reports a year. That is 2.5 times the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #81 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Memphis accounts for 27% of the 256 reports filed in Hall County.
23% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on May 31, 2022 near 3 SE Memphis.
Reports were down 35% in 2016–2025 (11) compared with 2006–2015 (17). The busiest year was 1991, with 9 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (41% of reports); 79% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Memphis 1.4
- Hall County 5.3
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Memphis 23
- Hall County 77
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Memphis 23%
- Hall County 18%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | View |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 22, 2023 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
| Feb 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 31, 2022 | 2 | 3.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2022 | 3.50 inteacup | 3 SE Memphis | Hall | $100K | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 1970 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Hall | — | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 1990 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Hall | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 1986 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Hall | — | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 1979 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Hall | — | 19:45 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 19 27%
- 1–2 in 35 50%
- 2 in + 16 23%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Memphis | Hall | — | 22:04 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0.50 inmarble | Memphis | Hall | — | 22:04 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Memphis | Hall | — | 19:28 local · NCEI |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 8.57 SSW Quail | Collingsworth | $5K | 07:56 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 9.14 S Quail | Collingsworth | — | 14:36 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1 E Memphis | Hall | — | 14:29 local · NCEI |
| Feb 26, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Memphis | Hall | — | 18:38 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | Memphis | Hall | — | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2022 | 3.50 inteacup | 3 SE Memphis | Hall | $100K | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SE Memphis | Hall | — | 16:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.13 SSW Giles | Donley | — | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.99 NE Eli | Hall | — | 18:56 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Memphis
- Lakeview 15 km · 11
- Hedley 19 km · 41
- Estelline 22 km · 32
- Quail 26 km · 15
- Lelia Lake 28 km · 34
- Wellington 33 km · 89
- Clarendon 40 km · 103
- Childress 40 km · 46
Questions about hail in Memphis
How often does it hail in Memphis, Texas?
70 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Memphis since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #81 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Memphis?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Memphis?
3.50 in (teacup size) on May 31, 2022 near 3 SE Memphis. 23% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Memphis?
The most recent report in this data is from October 13, 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 Memphis had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 9 reports. The most recent was October 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.