Hail history for Sterling County, Texas
Every NOAA hail report filed in Sterling County since 1960, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Sterling County
- Last hail
- May 29, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 15 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · May 10, 1996
132 reports on 86 days since 1960 · #155 of 255 Texas counties
Hail map · Sterling 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 Sterling County
The latest hail report in Sterling County is from May 29, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on April 19, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Sterling County logged 59 reports on 34 hail days, about 3.0 reports a year. That is 17% less than the median Texas county (3.5 a year) and ranks #155 of 255 Texas counties for all-time reports. Sterling County holds 0% of all 55,619 hail reports in Texas.
14% 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 May 10, 1996 near 23 SW Sterling City.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (29) compared with 2006–2015 (30). The busiest year was 2025, with 12 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in May (48% of reports); 81% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Sterling County 3.0
- Median Texas county 3.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Sterling County 34
- Median Texas county 42
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Sterling County 14%
- Median Texas county 12%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 9 | 3 | 12 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 26, 2025 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 4 | 3.00 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 31, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 26, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 23, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 1996 | 4.50 insoftball | 23 SW Sterling City | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 1999 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 9 NW Sterling City | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.24 SE Broome | 16:13 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2021 | 2.75 inbaseball | 13.18 N Sterling City | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2012 | 2.75 inbaseball | 13.01 W Sterling City Cld Ar | 18:44 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 36 27%
- 1–2 in 78 59%
- 2 in + 18 14%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.25 WNW Broome | 19:57 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 12.37 W Sterling City Cld Ar | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 12.37 W Sterling City Cld Ar | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Sterling City | 17:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 13.66 W Sterling City | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.24 SE Broome | 16:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.59 E Broome | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.73 WNW Broome | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.72 SE Broome | 15:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Sterling City | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.59 E Sterling City | 22:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.91 NE Sterling City | 22:34 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Sterling County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling City | 46 | 2.00 in |
Questions about hail in Sterling County
How often does it hail in Sterling County, Texas?
132 hail reports have been logged in Sterling County since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.0 reports a year. That ranks #155 of 255 Texas counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Sterling County?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 48% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Sterling County?
4.50 in (softball size) on May 10, 1996 near 23 SW Sterling City. 14% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Sterling County?
The most recent report in this data is from May 29, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Sterling County had in the last five years?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 15 reports. The most recent was May 29, 2025.
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.