Hail history for Panola County, Texas
Every NOAA hail report filed in Panola County since 1957, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Panola County
- Last hail
- May 22, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Jun 13, 2023
171 reports on 122 days since 1957 · #128 of 255 Texas counties
Hail map · Panola County
- 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 Panola County
The latest hail report in Panola County is from May 22, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.50 in on June 13, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Panola County logged 31 reports on 23 hail days, about 1.6 reports a year. That is about half the median Texas county (3.5 a year) and ranks #128 of 255 Texas counties for all-time reports. Panola County holds 0% of all 55,619 hail reports in Texas.
4% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 12% for the median Texas county. The largest hail on record here is 3.50 in (teacup) on June 13, 2023 near 1.5 NNE Lake Murvaul.
Reports were up 82% in 2016–2025 (20) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 1994, with 14 reports on 7 days. Hail here peaks in April (35% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Panola County 1.6
- Median Texas county 3.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Panola County 23
- Median Texas county 42
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Panola County 4%
- Median Texas county 12%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 1 | 3.50 in | — |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jan 3, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 5, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2023 | 3.50 inteacup | 1.5 NNE Lake Murvaul | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2015 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.9 NE De Berry | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 2.75 inbaseball | Carthage | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 2.75 inbaseball | Beckville | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2000 | 2.75 inbaseball | De Berry | 16:20 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 54 32%
- 1–2 in 110 64%
- 2 in + 7 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.07 SSW Tatum | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.59 W Snap | 15:54 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SSW Riderville | 05:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 3.50 inteacup | 1.5 NNE Lake Murvaul | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.36 NE De Berry | 20:04 local · NCEI |
| Jan 3, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.65 ESE Carthage | 03:10 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.89 ESE Woods | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.74 NNE De Berry | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.68 ENE Carthage Co Arpt | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.25 NW Gary | 17:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.66 ESE Carthage | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.61 SW De Berry | 19:52 local · NCEI |
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Questions about hail in Panola County
How often does it hail in Panola County, Texas?
171 hail reports have been logged in Panola County since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.6 reports a year. That ranks #128 of 255 Texas counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Panola County?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Panola County?
3.50 in (teacup size) on June 13, 2023 near 1.5 NNE Lake Murvaul. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Panola County?
The most recent report in this data is from May 22, 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 Panola County had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was May 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.