Hail history for Rochester, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rochester since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Rochester
- Last hail
- May 6, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 30, 2012
22 reports on 22 days since 1982 · #470 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Rochester
- 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 Rochester
The latest hail report in and around Rochester is from May 6, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 6, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Rochester 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 #470 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Rochester accounts for 7% of the 296 reports filed in Haskell 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 30, 2012 near 0.58 E Rochester.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2005, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (50% of reports); 82% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Rochester 0.5
- Haskell County 5.5
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Rochester 9
- Haskell County 54
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Rochester 5%
- Haskell 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.58 E Rochester | Haskell | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.73 E Rochester | Haskell | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Rochester | Haskell | 20:09 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Champion | Nolan | 21:48 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Rochester | Haskell | 21:29 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 18%
- 1–2 in 17 77%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.73 E Rochester | Haskell | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.73 E Rochester | Haskell | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 0.58 E Rochester | Haskell | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| Oct 12, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 0.58 E Rochester | Haskell | 19:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 E Rochester | Haskell | 18:07 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 NNE Rochester | Haskell | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| Oct 13, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.89 E Rochester | Haskell | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.58 E Rochester | Haskell | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 SSE Rochester | Haskell | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Rochester | Haskell | 20:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Rochester | Haskell | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Champion | Nolan | 21:48 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Rochester
Questions about hail in Rochester
How often does it hail in Rochester, Texas?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rochester since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #470 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Rochester?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Rochester?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 30, 2012 near 0.58 E Rochester. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Rochester?
The most recent report in this data is from May 6, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Rochester had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was May 6, 2023.
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.