Hail history for Sanderson, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sanderson since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Sanderson
- Last hail
- Apr 16, 2026
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Nov 2, 2024
35 reports on 27 days since 1975 · #267 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Sanderson
- 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 Sanderson
The latest hail report in and around Sanderson is from April 16, 2026, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on November 2, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Sanderson logged 16 reports on 12 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 #267 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Sanderson accounts for 30% of the 118 reports filed in Terrell County.
20% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on November 2, 2024 near 0.91 SE (P07)sanderson.
Reports were up 120% in 2016–2025 (11) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2016, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (40% of reports); 83% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Sanderson 0.8
- Terrell County 2.6
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Sanderson 12
- Terrell County 35
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Sanderson 20%
- Terrell County 24%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.91 SE (P07)sanderson | Terrell | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2016 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2 SE Sanderson | Terrell | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2004 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2 SE Sanderson | Terrell | $5K | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Nov 6, 1996 | 2.50 intennis ball | Sanderson | Terrell | $20K | 20:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.91 SE (P07)sanderson | Terrell | — | 17:42 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 20%
- 1–2 in 21 60%
- 2 in + 7 20%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.91 SE (P07)sanderson | Terrell | — | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.91 SE (P07)sanderson | Terrell | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | Sanderson | Terrell | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Sanderson | Terrell | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 NW Sanderson | Terrell | — | 17:59 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | (P07)sanderson | Terrell | $500 | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Sanderson | Terrell | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2016 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2 SE Sanderson | Terrell | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Sanderson | Terrell | — | 17:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | 4.15 WNW (P07)sanderson | Terrell | $500 | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Sanderson | Terrell | — | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.03 W (P07)sanderson | Terrell | — | 18:51 local · NCEI |
Questions about hail in Sanderson
How often does it hail in Sanderson, Texas?
35 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sanderson since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #267 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Sanderson?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Sanderson?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on November 2, 2024 near 0.91 SE (P07)sanderson. 20% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Sanderson?
The most recent report in this data is from April 16, 2026 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Sanderson 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 April 16, 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.