Hail history for Stanton, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Stanton since 1979, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Stanton
- Last hail
- May 23, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 9, 2025
46 reports on 38 days since 1979 · #175 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Stanton
- 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 Stanton
The latest hail report in and around Stanton is from May 23, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on June 9, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Stanton logged 17 reports on 12 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 #175 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Stanton accounts for 29% of the 160 reports filed in Martin County.
9% 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 June 9, 2025 near 1.17 E Stanton.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2003, with 5 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in May (46% of reports); 87% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Stanton 0.8
- Martin County 3.5
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Stanton 12
- Martin County 42
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Stanton 9%
- Martin County 15%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 21, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 5, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.17 E Stanton | Martin | — | 18:34 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2021 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1 NW Stanton | Martin | — | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2015 | 2.50 intennis ball | Stanton | Martin | $10K | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 1979 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Martin | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.57 SSW Stanton Rdrunner Arp | Martin | — | 16:02 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 16 35%
- 1–2 in 26 57%
- 2 in + 4 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.59 E Stanton | Martin | 16:38 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.57 SSW Stanton Rdrunner Arp | Martin | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | Stanton | Martin | 12:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.17 E Stanton | Martin | 18:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.59 E Stanton Rdrunner Arp | Martin | 18:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.59 E Stanton | Martin | 18:24 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.59 E Stanton | Martin | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2021 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1 NW Stanton | Martin | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Stanton | Martin | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Stanton | Martin | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.47 ESE Stanton | Martin | 01:45 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4 ENE Stanton | Martin | 21:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Stanton
- Big Spring 31 km · 128
- Midland 33 km · 243
- Forsan 40 km · 25
- Garden City 41 km · 48
- Ackerly 44 km · 10
- Sand Springs 45 km · 19
- Coahoma 49 km · 29
- Gardendale 55 km · 29
Questions about hail in Stanton
How often does it hail in Stanton, Texas?
46 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Stanton since 1979. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #175 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Stanton?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 46% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Stanton?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 9, 2025 near 1.17 E Stanton. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Stanton?
The most recent report in this data is from May 23, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Stanton had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was May 23, 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.