Hail history for Quitman, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Quitman since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Quitman
- Last hail
- May 10, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Nov 7, 1996
21 reports on 19 days since 1978 · #496 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Quitman
- 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 Quitman
The latest hail report in and around Quitman is from May 10, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 10, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Quitman logged 8 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 27% less than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #496 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Quitman accounts for 13% of the 165 reports filed in Wood County.
5% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on November 7, 1996 near Quitman.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2014, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (29% of reports); 52% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Quitman 0.4
- Wood County 3.4
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Quitman 7
- Wood County 38
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Quitman 5%
- Wood County 12%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 17, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 1996 | 2.75 inbaseball | Quitman | Wood | $4K | 02:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.49 WSW Quitman | Wood | — | 22:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 W Quitman | Wood | $20K | 17:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 10 NNE Mineola | Wood | — | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.58 W Quitman | Wood | — | 17:41 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 43%
- 1–2 in 11 52%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.77 SW Quitman | Wood | — | 12:53 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.1 WSW Quitman | Wood | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.49 WSW Quitman | Wood | — | 22:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 0.58 W Quitman | Wood | — | 12:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 W Quitman | Wood | $20K | 17:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.58 W Quitman | Wood | — | 17:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.58 W Quitman | Wood | — | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.48 W Forest Hill | Wood | — | 22:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 10 NNE Mineola | Wood | — | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 S Quitman | Wood | — | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Quitman | Wood | — | 17:09 local · NCEI |
| Oct 2, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Quitman | Wood | — | 22:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Quitman
Questions about hail in Quitman
How often does it hail in Quitman, Texas?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Quitman since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #496 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Quitman?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Quitman?
2.75 in (baseball size) on November 7, 1996 near Quitman. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Quitman?
The most recent report in this data is from May 10, 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 Quitman 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 May 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.