Hail history for Rochelle, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rochelle since 1971, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Rochelle
- Last hail
- Mar 4, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 10 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 22, 2023
23 reports on 18 days since 1971 · #455 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Rochelle
- 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 Rochelle
The latest hail report in and around Rochelle is from March 4, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 22, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Rochelle logged 16 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 45% more than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #455 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Rochelle accounts for 7% of the 318 reports filed in McCulloch 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 April 22, 2023 near Rochelle.
Reports were up 200% in 2016–2025 (12) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2023, with 7 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (35% of reports); 83% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Rochelle 0.8
- McCulloch County 8.9
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Rochelle 11
- McCulloch County 60
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Rochelle 0%
- McCulloch County 16%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 31, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 17, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 19, 2023 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 22, 2023 | 4 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Rochelle | Mcculloch | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Rochelle | Mcculloch | 02:20 local · NCEI |
| Jan 5, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Rochelle | Mcculloch | 16:47 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 1971 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Mcculloch | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.91 SE Rochelle | Mcculloch | 16:31 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 6 26%
- 1–2 in 17 74%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 SE Rochelle | Mcculloch | 04:11 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.46 WNW Rochelle | Mcculloch | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.91 SE Rochelle | Mcculloch | 08:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.77 W Satuit | Mcculloch | 18:38 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.91 SE Rochelle | Mcculloch | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.59 E Rochelle | Mcculloch | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.37 WNW Satuit | Mcculloch | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.91 SE Rochelle | Mcculloch | 16:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.18 E Rochelle | Mcculloch | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Rochelle | Mcculloch | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 SE Rochelle | Mcculloch | 11:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 SE Rochelle | Mcculloch | 19:21 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Rochelle
- Brady 18 km · 101
- Richland Springs 25 km · 14
- Melvin 36 km · 16
- San Saba 46 km · 29
- Mason 53 km · 68
- Bangs 55 km · 33
- Santa Anna 58 km · 23
- Brownwood 59 km · 77
Questions about hail in Rochelle
How often does it hail in Rochelle, Texas?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rochelle since 1971. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #455 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Rochelle?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Rochelle?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 22, 2023 near Rochelle. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Rochelle?
The most recent report in this data is from March 4, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Rochelle had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 10 reports. The most recent was March 4, 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.