Hail history for Strawn, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Strawn since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Strawn
- Last hail
- Sep 19, 2023
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 26, 1999
26 reports on 22 days since 1956 · #391 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Strawn
- 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 Strawn
The latest hail report in and around Strawn is from September 19, 2023, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on September 19, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Strawn logged 11 reports on 8 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 #391 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Strawn accounts for 7% of the 391 reports filed in Palo Pinto County.
19% 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 26, 1999 near Strawn.
Reports were down 90% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2009, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (38% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Strawn 0.6
- Palo Pinto County 6.3
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Strawn 8
- Palo Pinto County 64
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Strawn 19%
- Palo Pinto County 13%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 1999 | 2.75 inbaseball | Strawn | Palo Pinto | — | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 1999 | 2.75 inbaseball | Strawn | Palo Pinto | — | 20:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 11, 1986 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Palo Pinto | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2009 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.15 NW Strawn | Palo Pinto | $5K | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 2.00 inhen egg | Strawn | Palo Pinto | $10K | 18:06 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 10 38%
- 1–2 in 11 42%
- 2 in + 5 19%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Strawn | Palo Pinto | $2K | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Strawn | Palo Pinto | $10K | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Strawn | Palo Pinto | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Strawn | Palo Pinto | — | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.75 W Strawn | Palo Pinto | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Strawn | Palo Pinto | $10K | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.28 N Strawn | Palo Pinto | $3K | 19:01 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2009 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.15 NW Strawn | Palo Pinto | $5K | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.14 NE Strawn | Palo Pinto | $4K | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Strawn | Palo Pinto | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 2.00 inhen egg | Strawn | Palo Pinto | $10K | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Strawn | Palo Pinto | — | 16:26 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Strawn
- Gordon 12 km · 28
- Ranger 19 km · 30
- Huckabay 30 km · 17
- Palo Pinto 31 km · 24
- Eastland 34 km · 44
- Lingleville 36 km · 14
- Gorman 41 km · 19
- Lipan 42 km · 12
Questions about hail in Strawn
How often does it hail in Strawn, Texas?
26 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Strawn since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #391 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Strawn?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Strawn?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 26, 1999 near Strawn. 19% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Strawn?
The most recent report in this data is from September 19, 2023 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Strawn had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was September 19, 2023.
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.