Hail history for Mertzon, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mertzon since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Mertzon
- Last hail
- May 19, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 9 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · May 29, 1996
35 reports on 28 days since 1974 · #263 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Mertzon
- 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 Mertzon
The latest hail report in and around Mertzon is from May 19, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 25, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Mertzon logged 13 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 18% more than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #263 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Mertzon accounts for 32% of the 109 reports filed in Irion County.
6% 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on May 29, 1996 near Mertzon.
Reports were up 450% in 2016–2025 (11) compared with 2006–2015 (2). The busiest year was 2024, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (60% of reports); 83% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Mertzon 0.7
- Irion County 2.5
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Mertzon 9
- Irion County 30
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Mertzon 6%
- Irion County 14%
- 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 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 26, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 26, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 22, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 25, 2022 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 1996 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | Mertzon | Irion | 17:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2000 | 2.75 inbaseball | Mertzon | Irion | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 N Sherwood | Irion | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Sherwood | Irion | 02:40 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Mertzon | Irion | 17:26 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 31%
- 1–2 in 22 63%
- 2 in + 2 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Mertzon | Irion | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.59 E Mertzon | Irion | 17:13 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.59 E Sherwood | Irion | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Mertzon | Irion | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Mertzon | Irion | 02:21 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.82 SE Mertzon | Irion | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Mertzon | Irion | 16:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Mertzon | Irion | 07:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Mertzon | Irion | 07:20 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Sherwood | Irion | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 N Sherwood | Irion | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Sherwood | Irion | 16:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Mertzon
- Christoval 32 km · 31
- San Angelo 40 km · 295
- Carlsbad 42 km · 23
- Grape Creek 44 km · 42
- Eldorado 49 km · 29
Questions about hail in Mertzon
How often does it hail in Mertzon, Texas?
35 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mertzon since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #263 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Mertzon?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 60% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Mertzon?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on May 29, 1996 near Mertzon. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Mertzon?
The most recent report in this data is from May 19, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Mertzon 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 May 19, 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.