Hail history for Waskom, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waskom since 1968, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Waskom
- Last hail
- May 6, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Apr 23, 2000
39 reports on 38 days since 1968 · #223 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Waskom
- 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 Waskom
The latest hail report in and around Waskom is from May 6, 2025, 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 February 11, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Waskom logged 10 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #223 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Waskom accounts for 12% of the 324 reports filed in Harrison County.
13% 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 April 23, 2000 near 1 N Waskom.
Reports were up 133% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2005, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (26% of reports); 54% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Waskom 0.5
- Harrison County 3.5
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Waskom 10
- Harrison County 41
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Waskom 13%
- Harrison County 7%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 28, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Feb 11, 2024 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jun 17, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jan 19, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2000 | 4.50 insoftball | 1 N Waskom | Harrison | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2014 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.58 E Waskom | Harrison | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Feb 11, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.75 W Waskom | Harrison | 08:30 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 1990 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Harrison | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 1968 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Harrison | 21:37 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 41%
- 1–2 in 18 46%
- 2 in + 5 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.62 E Waskom | Harrison | 14:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | Waskom | Harrison | 17:58 local · NCEI |
| Feb 11, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.75 W Waskom | Harrison | 08:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.88 ENE Jonesville | Harrison | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jan 19, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.78 ESE Jonesville | Harrison | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 E Waskom | Harrison | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 17, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.58 SSW Jonesville | Harrison | 13:47 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2014 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.58 E Waskom | Harrison | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Oct 24, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.62 SW Waskom | Harrison | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 0.58 E Waskom | Harrison | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Waskom | Harrison | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 W Waskom | Harrison | 22:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Waskom
Questions about hail in Waskom
How often does it hail in Waskom, Texas?
39 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waskom since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #223 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Waskom?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Waskom?
4.50 in (softball size) on April 23, 2000 near 1 N Waskom. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Waskom?
The most recent report in this data is from May 6, 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 Waskom had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was May 6, 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.