Hail history for Midland, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Midland since 1969, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Midland
- Last hail
- Jun 22, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 10
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 44 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · May 24, 2022
243 reports on 123 days since 1969 · #11 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Midland
- 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 Midland
The latest hail report in and around Midland is from June 22, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 10 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 4.00 in on May 24, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Midland logged 149 reports on 52 hail days, about 7.5 reports a year. That is 13.5 times the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #11 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Midland accounts for 52% of the 463 reports filed in Midland County.
14% 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 24, 2022 near 5.75 NW Midland.
Reports were up 163% in 2016–2025 (108) compared with 2006–2015 (41). The busiest year was 2017, with 27 reports on 8 days. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 79% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Midland 7.5
- Midland County 10.9
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Midland 52
- Midland County 74
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Midland 14%
- Midland County 12%
- 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 | 5 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 7 | 7 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 16 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 11 | 11 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 5 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 16 | 6 | 22 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 7 | 7 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 27 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | 5 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 23, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 30, 2024 | 5 | 2.75 in | — |
| May 16, 2024 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 4 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jun 2, 2023 | 10 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 19, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 24, 2022 | 11 | 4.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2022 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 5.75 NW Midland | Midland | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2022 | 3.00 inteacup | 5.16 WNW Midland | Midland | — | 16:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2019 | 3.00 inteacup | 3.76 WSW Midland | Midland | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4.38 NNE (Maf) Midland Intl | Midland | $250K | 17:16 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4.18 WSW Midland | Midland | $10K | 16:16 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 53 22%
- 1–2 in 156 64%
- 2 in + 34 14%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.72 ENE Midland | Midland | — | 18:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.28 SSE Midland | Midland | — | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 2.44 WNW Midland | Midland | — | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.72 WSW Midland | Midland | — | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.65 SSW Midland | Midland | — | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 6.25 N Midland | Midland | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.21 W Midland | Midland | — | 18:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.44 WNW Midland | Midland | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 3.62 NW Midland | Midland | — | 01:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.24 NW Midland | Midland | — | 01:54 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4.38 NNE (Maf) Midland Intl | Midland | $250K | 17:16 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.16 W Midland | Midland | $10K | 16:21 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Midland
- Gardendale 23 km · 29
- Odessa 27 km · 212
- Stanton 33 km · 46
- West Odessa 42 km · 56
- Goldsmith 48 km · 14
- Andrews 53 km · 60
Questions about hail in Midland
How often does it hail in Midland, Texas?
243 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Midland since 1969. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 7.5 reports a year. That ranks #11 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Midland?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Midland?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on May 24, 2022 near 5.75 NW Midland. 14% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Midland?
The most recent report in this data is from June 22, 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 Midland had in the last five years?
10 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 44 reports. The most recent was June 22, 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.