Hail history for Rankin, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rankin since 1977, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Rankin
- Last hail
- Apr 29, 2025
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 6, 2015
32 reports on 29 days since 1977 · #307 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Rankin
- 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 Rankin
The latest hail report in and around Rankin is from April 29, 2025, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on April 19, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Rankin logged 14 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 27% more than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #307 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Rankin accounts for 20% of the 159 reports filed in Upton County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 6, 2015 near 1 W Rankin.
Reports were down 60% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2010, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 78% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Rankin 0.7
- Upton County 3.0
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Rankin 12
- Upton County 34
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Rankin 0%
- Upton County 8%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 16, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Rankin | Upton | 19:48 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.59 E Rankin Arpt | Upton | 00:26 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.59 E Rankin Arpt | Upton | 23:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Rankin | Upton | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SW Rankin | Upton | 11:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 41%
- 1–2 in 19 59%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Rankin Arpt | Upton | 18:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.91 SE Rankin Arpt | Upton | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Rankin Arpt | Upton | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.96 ESE Rankin Arpt | Upton | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Rankin | Upton | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Rankin | Upton | 19:48 local · NCEI |
| Oct 21, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Rankin Arpt | Upton | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.59 E Rankin Arpt | Upton | 00:26 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.59 E Rankin Arpt | Upton | 23:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.59 E Rankin Arpt | Upton | 22:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Rankin | Upton | 19:17 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 1 N Rankin | Upton | 00:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Rankin
Questions about hail in Rankin
How often does it hail in Rankin, Texas?
32 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rankin since 1977. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #307 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Rankin?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Rankin?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 6, 2015 near 1 W Rankin. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Rankin?
The most recent report in this data is from April 29, 2025 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Rankin 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 29, 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.