Hail history for Runnels County, Texas
Every NOAA hail report filed in Runnels County since 1955, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Runnels County
- Last hail
- May 19, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 24
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 48 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Jun 12, 2014
304 reports on 175 days since 1955 · #55 of 255 Texas counties
Hail map · Runnels County
- 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 Runnels County
The latest hail report in Runnels County is from May 19, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 24 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 4.00 in on May 2, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Runnels County logged 137 reports on 66 hail days, about 6.8 reports a year. That is about twice the median Texas county (3.5 a year) and ranks #55 of 255 Texas counties for all-time reports. Runnels County holds 1% of all 55,619 hail reports in Texas.
17% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 12% for the median Texas county. The largest hail on record here is 4.50 in (softball) on June 12, 2014 near Hatchel.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (67) compared with 2006–2015 (70). The busiest year was 2024, with 20 reports on 7 days. Hail here peaks in May (48% of reports); 81% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Runnels County 6.8
- Median Texas county 3.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Runnels County 66
- Median Texas county 42
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Runnels County 17%
- Median Texas county 12%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 20 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 17 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 10, 2026 | 2 | 3.25 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 29, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 10, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 30, 2024 | 3 | 2.50 in | — |
| May 22, 2024 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
| May 11, 2024 | 5 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 2, 2024 | 7 | 4.00 in | — |
| May 1, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 23, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 12, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 8, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 7, 2023 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 6, 2023 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 2 | 3.50 in | — |
| Apr 22, 2023 | 3 | 3.00 in | — |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 13, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 29, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2014 | 4.50 insoftball | Hatchel | 18:16 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 1991 | 4.50 insoftball | — | 11:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1973 | 4.50 insoftball | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 1969 | 4.50 insoftball | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2024 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 4.01 ESE Ballinger | 17:10 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 79 26%
- 1–2 in 172 57%
- 2 in + 53 17%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.24 SW Rowena | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Miles | 11:50 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2026 | 3.25 inteacup | 0.59 W Hatchel | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.16 W Winters Muni Arpt | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Miles | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.91 SW Winters | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.91 SE Wingate | 19:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.91 SE Wingate | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.91 SW Ballinger | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 SE Wingate | 23:02 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.59 E Wingate | 22:40 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.59 E Wingate | 22:31 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Runnels County
Questions about hail in Runnels County
How often does it hail in Runnels County, Texas?
304 hail reports have been logged in Runnels County since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 6.8 reports a year. That ranks #55 of 255 Texas counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Runnels County?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 48% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Runnels County?
4.50 in (softball size) on June 12, 2014 near Hatchel. 17% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Runnels County?
The most recent report in this data is from May 19, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Runnels County had in the last five years?
24 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 48 reports. The most recent was May 19, 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.