Hail history for Washburn, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Washburn since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Washburn
- Last hail
- May 4, 2022
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Jun 19, 2008
43 reports on 30 days since 1973 · #194 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Washburn
- 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 Washburn
The latest hail report in and around Washburn is from May 4, 2022, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 4, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Washburn logged 17 reports on 11 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 #194 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Washburn accounts for 14% of the 318 reports filed in Armstrong 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 4.50 in (softball) on June 19, 2008 near Washburn.
Reports were down 69% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2012, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (44% of reports); 91% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Washburn 0.8
- Armstrong County 7.3
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Washburn 11
- Armstrong County 66
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Washburn 9%
- Armstrong County 11%
- 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 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2008 | 4.50 insoftball | Washburn | Armstrong | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2012 | 3.00 inteacup | 3.5 S Washburn | Armstrong | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 1973 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Carson | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2008 | 2.00 inhen egg | Washburn | Armstrong | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.66 ESE Washburn | Armstrong | 15:00 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 15 35%
- 1–2 in 24 56%
- 2 in + 4 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 10.74 SSW Pantex | Carson | 13:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.14 ESE Washburn | Armstrong | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.89 SE Washburn | Armstrong | 03:17 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 E Washburn | Armstrong | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.66 ESE Washburn | Armstrong | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2012 | 3.00 inteacup | 3.5 S Washburn | Armstrong | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.56 E Washburn | Armstrong | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 E Washburn | Armstrong | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.13 E Washburn | Armstrong | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 9.67 S Pantex | Carson | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 8.5 W Conway | Carson | 18:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.36 ESE Washburn | Armstrong | 15:52 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Washburn
- Claude 20 km · 89
- Lake Tanglewood 23 km · 17
- Amarillo 24 km · 911
- Panhandle 26 km · 113
- Timbercreek Canyon 26 km · 16
- Rockwell Place 34 km · 38
- Canyon 38 km · 170
- Groom 42 km · 56
Questions about hail in Washburn
How often does it hail in Washburn, Texas?
43 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Washburn since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #194 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Washburn?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 44% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Washburn?
4.50 in (softball size) on June 19, 2008 near Washburn. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Washburn?
The most recent report in this data is from May 4, 2022 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Washburn 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 May 4, 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.