Hail history for Potosi, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Potosi since 1964, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Potosi
- Last hail
- Mar 10, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · May 14, 2008
34 reports on 26 days since 1964 · #276 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Potosi
- 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 Potosi
The latest hail report in and around Potosi is from March 10, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 5, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on June 11, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Potosi logged 19 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 73% more than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #276 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Potosi accounts for 6% of the 563 reports filed in Taylor County.
12% 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 May 14, 2008 near 1.81 NW Potosi.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2021, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (29% of reports); 79% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Potosi 0.9
- Taylor County 12.4
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Potosi 12
- Taylor County 102
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Potosi 12%
- Taylor County 13%
- 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 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 9, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2008 | 3.50 inteacup | 1.81 NW Potosi | Taylor | — | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2005 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3 SE Potosi | Taylor | $12K | 19:54 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2001 | 2.00 inhen egg | Potosi | Taylor | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 1991 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Taylor | — | 22:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.5 NNW Potosi | Taylor | — | 17:20 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 24%
- 1–2 in 22 65%
- 2 in + 4 12%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.5 NNW Potosi | Taylor | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4.19 S Wylie | Taylor | 22:47 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SW Potosi | Taylor | 09:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Potosi | Taylor | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 WNW Potosi | Taylor | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.88 WNW Potosi | Taylor | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.19 S Wylie | Taylor | 15:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.19 S Wylie | Taylor | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.31 SSE Wylie | Taylor | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.19 S Wylie | Taylor | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 2.19 W Eula | Callahan | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 NNW Potosi | Taylor | 19:08 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Potosi
Questions about hail in Potosi
How often does it hail in Potosi, Texas?
34 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Potosi since 1964. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #276 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Potosi?
Most reports come in April, June, May. April alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Potosi?
3.50 in (teacup size) on May 14, 2008 near 1.81 NW Potosi. 12% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Potosi?
The most recent report in this data is from March 10, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Potosi had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was March 10, 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.