Hail history for Silverton, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Silverton since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Silverton
- Last hail
- Jun 1, 2022
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Jun 7, 1962
54 reports on 45 days since 1961 · #135 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Silverton
- 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 Silverton
The latest hail report in and around Silverton is from June 1, 2022, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on May 31, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Silverton logged 17 reports on 15 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 55% more than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #135 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Silverton accounts for 29% of the 185 reports filed in Briscoe County.
22% 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 4.50 in (softball) on June 7, 1962.
Reports were down 30% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2001, with 7 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (39% of reports); 89% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Silverton 0.8
- Briscoe County 2.8
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Silverton 15
- Briscoe County 44
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Silverton 22%
- Briscoe County 22%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 31, 2022 | 1 | 2.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 1962 | 4.50 insoftball | — | Briscoe | — | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2020 | 3.25 inteacup | Silverton | Briscoe | — | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2001 | 3.00 inteacup | Silverton | Briscoe | $200K | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2022 | 2.75 inbaseball | Silverton | Briscoe | $100K | 19:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 2.75 inbaseball | Silverton | Briscoe | — | 14:05 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 18 33%
- 1–2 in 24 44%
- 2 in + 12 22%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Silverton | Briscoe | — | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2022 | 2.75 inbaseball | Silverton | Briscoe | $100K | 19:11 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2020 | 3.25 inteacup | Silverton | Briscoe | — | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Silverton | Briscoe | — | 14:59 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Silverton | Briscoe | — | 23:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Silverton | Briscoe | — | 19:01 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Silverton | Briscoe | — | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Silverton | Briscoe | — | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | Silverton | Briscoe | — | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | Silverton | Briscoe | — | 21:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Silverton | Briscoe | — | 21:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Silverton | Briscoe | — | 21:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Silverton
Questions about hail in Silverton
How often does it hail in Silverton, Texas?
54 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Silverton since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #135 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Silverton?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Silverton?
4.50 in (softball size) on June 7, 1962. 22% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Silverton?
The most recent report in this data is from June 1, 2022 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Silverton 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 June 1, 2022.
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.