Hail history for Plains, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Plains since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Plains
- Last hail
- Apr 22, 2025
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Jun 17, 2008
23 reports on 23 days since 1961 · #454 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Plains
- 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 Plains
The latest hail report in and around Plains is from April 22, 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 1.75 in on April 22, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Plains logged 9 reports on 9 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 #454 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Plains accounts for 18% of the 125 reports filed in Yoakum County.
17% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on June 17, 2008 near Plains.
Reports were down 20% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2002, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (48% of reports); 87% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Plains 0.5
- Yoakum County 2.0
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Plains 9
- Yoakum County 35
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Plains 17%
- Yoakum 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 27, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 25, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2008 | 3.50 inteacup | Plains | Yoakum | $250K | 21:59 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 1975 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Yoakum | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Oct 1, 2002 | 2.50 intennis ball | Plains | Yoakum | $250K | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 1971 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Yoakum | — | 01:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Plains | Yoakum | — | 18:22 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 1 4%
- 1–2 in 18 78%
- 2 in + 4 17%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Plains | Yoakum | — | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Plains | Yoakum | — | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Plains | Yoakum | — | 02:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Plains | Yoakum | — | 23:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 N Plains | Yoakum | — | 07:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2008 | 3.50 inteacup | Plains | Yoakum | $250K | 21:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 E Plains | Yoakum | — | 07:10 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Plains | Yoakum | — | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NE Plains | Yoakum | — | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Plains | Yoakum | — | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| Oct 1, 2002 | 2.50 intennis ball | Plains | Yoakum | $250K | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2002 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Plains | Yoakum | — | 21:01 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Plains
- Denver City 25 km · 36
- Seagraves 36 km · 26
- Wellman 40 km · 14
- Sundown 43 km · 24
- Loop 49 km · 12
- Whiteface 50 km · 26
- Brownfield 51 km · 63
- Seminole 54 km · 54
Questions about hail in Plains
How often does it hail in Plains, Texas?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Plains since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #454 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Plains?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 48% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Plains?
3.50 in (teacup size) on June 17, 2008 near Plains. 17% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Plains?
The most recent report in this data is from April 22, 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 Plains 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 22, 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.