Hail history for Muleshoe, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Muleshoe since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Muleshoe
- Last hail
- Apr 25, 2025
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Jun 17, 2008
55 reports on 45 days since 1961 · #131 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Muleshoe
- 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 Muleshoe
The latest hail report in and around Muleshoe is from April 25, 2025, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on May 1, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Muleshoe logged 24 reports on 20 hail days, about 1.2 reports a year. That is about twice the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #131 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Muleshoe accounts for 29% of the 188 reports filed in Bailey 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 4.50 in (softball) on June 17, 2008 near Muleshoe.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (16). The busiest year was 2002, with 6 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (44% of reports); 85% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Muleshoe 1.2
- Bailey County 2.8
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Muleshoe 20
- Bailey County 42
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Muleshoe 6%
- Bailey County 17%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 10, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 1, 2022 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2008 | 4.50 insoftball | Muleshoe | Bailey | $500K | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2008 | 4.50 insoftball | 16 W Earth | Lamb | $25K | 19:26 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2022 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3 S Muleshoe | Bailey | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Muleshoe | Bailey | — | 20:12 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.4 W Muleshoe | Bailey | $120K | 21:47 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 14 25%
- 1–2 in 38 69%
- 2 in + 3 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Muleshoe | Bailey | — | 20:12 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Muleshoe | Bailey | — | 22:59 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2022 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3 S Muleshoe | Bailey | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Muleshoe | Bailey | — | 17:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | Muleshoe | Bailey | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.45 S Muleshoe | Bailey | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Muleshoe | Bailey | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.4 W Muleshoe | Bailey | $120K | 21:47 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Muleshoe | Bailey | $20K | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Muleshoe | Bailey | — | 15:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.99 SSE Muleshoe Warren Arpt | Bailey | — | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Muleshoe | Bailey | — | 13:58 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Muleshoe
- Sudan 26 km · 19
- Earth 29 km · 17
- Farwell 33 km · 14
- Bovina 35 km · 38
- Amherst 38 km · 10
- Springlake 39 km · 14
- Friona 46 km · 26
- Littlefield 50 km · 52
Questions about hail in Muleshoe
How often does it hail in Muleshoe, Texas?
55 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Muleshoe since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.2 reports a year. That ranks #131 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Muleshoe?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 44% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Muleshoe?
4.50 in (softball size) on June 17, 2008 near Muleshoe. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Muleshoe?
The most recent report in this data is from April 25, 2025 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Muleshoe 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 25, 2025.
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.