Hail history for O'Donnell, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of O'Donnell since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · O'Donnell
- Last hail
- Nov 4, 2024
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 1, 2022
31 reports on 27 days since 1973 · #315 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · O'Donnell
- 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 O'Donnell
The latest hail report in and around O'Donnell is from November 4, 2024, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on May 1, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, O'Donnell logged 9 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 18% less than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #315 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. O'Donnell accounts for 12% of the 251 reports filed in Lynn County.
13% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on May 1, 2022 near 1 N Odonnell.
Reports were down 20% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2000, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (32% of reports); 74% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- O'Donnell 0.5
- Lynn County 3.6
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- O'Donnell 8
- Lynn County 52
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- O'Donnell 13%
- Lynn County 20%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 1, 2022 | 1 | 3.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2022 | 3.00 inteacup | 1 N Odonnell | Lynn | — | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2000 | 2.75 inbaseball | Odonnell | Lynn | $200K | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 1973 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Lynn | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 1996 | 2.00 inhen egg | Odonnell | Lynn | $200K | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Nov 2, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.23 WSW Odonnell | Lynn | $30K | 15:31 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 8 26%
- 1–2 in 19 61%
- 2 in + 4 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | Odonnell | Lynn | — | 00:05 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2022 | 3.00 inteacup | 1 N Odonnell | Lynn | — | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Odonnell | Lynn | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Nov 2, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.23 WSW Odonnell | Lynn | $30K | 15:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Odonnell | Lynn | — | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2013 | 1.10 inquarter | Odonnell | Lynn | — | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 15 NNE Lamesa | Dawson | — | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 2 N Odonnell | Lynn | — | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Odonnell | Lynn | — | 20:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Odonnell | Lynn | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Odonnell | Lynn | — | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Midland | Midland | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near O'Donnell
Questions about hail in O'Donnell
How often does it hail in O'Donnell, Texas?
31 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of O'Donnell since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #315 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in O'Donnell?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in O'Donnell?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 1, 2022 near 1 N Odonnell. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in O'Donnell?
The most recent report in this data is from November 4, 2024 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has O'Donnell had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was November 4, 2024.
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.