Hail history for Sanford, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sanford since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Sanford
- Last hail
- Mar 12, 2021
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 7, 1997
19 reports on 15 days since 1992 · #556 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Sanford
- 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 Sanford
The latest hail report in and around Sanford is from March 12, 2021, 1.25 in (half dollar size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Sanford logged 11 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #556 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Sanford accounts for 3% of the 572 reports filed in Hutchinson 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 7, 1997 near 2 W Sanford.
Reports were up 75% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 1992, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (32% of reports); 79% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Sanford 0.6
- Hutchinson County 14.5
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Sanford 9
- Hutchinson County 108
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Sanford 5%
- Hutchinson County 10%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 1997 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2 W Sanford | Hutchinson | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.49 SW Sanford | Hutchinson | — | 18:34 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.51 SSW Sanford | Hutchinson | $10K | 18:21 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.37 WSW Sanford | Hutchinson | — | 18:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6 SW Amarillo | Randall | $29K | 19:16 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 16%
- 1–2 in 15 79%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.95 WSW Sanford | Hutchinson | — | 20:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.49 SW Sanford | Hutchinson | — | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.05 W Sanford | Hutchinson | — | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.8 W Sanford | Hutchinson | — | 18:36 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.49 SW Sanford | Hutchinson | — | 18:34 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.54 W Sanford | Hutchinson | — | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.05 W Sanford | Hutchinson | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.51 SSW Sanford | Hutchinson | $10K | 18:21 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.37 WSW Sanford | Hutchinson | — | 18:17 local · NCEI |
| Sep 5, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 3.49 SW Sanford | Hutchinson | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 4.45 WSW Sanford | Hutchinson | — | 00:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6 SW Amarillo | Randall | $29K | 19:16 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Sanford
- Fritch 9 km · 105
- Borger 13 km · 171
- Stinnett 16 km · 97
- Skellytown 36 km · 54
- Morse 41 km · 34
- Panhandle 42 km · 113
- Dumas 43 km · 122
- White Deer 44 km · 79
Questions about hail in Sanford
How often does it hail in Sanford, Texas?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sanford since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #556 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Sanford?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Sanford?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 7, 1997 near 2 W Sanford. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Sanford?
The most recent report in this data is from March 12, 2021 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Sanford had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sanford since November 3, 2021. The last one was on March 12, 2021.
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.