Hail history for Yoakum County, Texas
Every NOAA hail report filed in Yoakum County since 1961, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Yoakum County
- Last hail
- May 4, 2025
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 9 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Jun 2, 1996
125 reports on 94 days since 1961 · #162 of 255 Texas counties
Hail map · Yoakum 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 Yoakum County
The latest hail report in Yoakum County is from May 4, 2025, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.50 in on May 30, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Yoakum County logged 40 reports on 35 hail days, about 2.0 reports a year. That is 44% less than the median Texas county (3.5 a year) and ranks #162 of 255 Texas counties for all-time reports. Yoakum 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on June 2, 1996 near 1 E Denver City.
Reports were down 18% in 2016–2025 (18) compared with 2006–2015 (22). The busiest year was 2002, with 11 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 77% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Yoakum County 2.0
- Median Texas county 3.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Yoakum County 35
- Median Texas county 42
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Yoakum 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 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 30, 2024 | 2 | 3.50 in | — |
| May 27, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 25, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 1, 2022 | 2 | 2.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 1996 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 1 E Denver City | $2.5 million1 injured | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2024 | 3.50 inteacup | 1 SW Denver City | — | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2008 | 3.50 inteacup | Plains | $250K | 21:59 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2022 | 2.75 inbaseball | 8 WNW Denver City | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 1998 | 2.75 inbaseball | 12 N Plains | $5K | 17:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 28 22%
- 1–2 in 79 63%
- 2 in + 18 14%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 5.25 N Denver City Arpt | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 7.3 NE Denver City Arpt | 19:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Plains | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 SE Denver City Arpt | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2024 | 3.50 inteacup | 1 SW Denver City | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Plains | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Plains | 02:05 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2022 | 2.75 inbaseball | 8 WNW Denver City | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 12.64 E Plains | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 11.85 SE Plains | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 12.64 E Plains | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.38 WSW Plains | 15:23 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Yoakum County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Denver City | 36 | 4.00 in |
| Plains | 23 | 3.50 in |
Questions about hail in Yoakum County
How often does it hail in Yoakum County, Texas?
125 hail reports have been logged in Yoakum County since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.0 reports a year. That ranks #162 of 255 Texas counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Yoakum County?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Yoakum County?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on June 2, 1996 near 1 E Denver City. 14% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Yoakum County?
The most recent report in this data is from May 4, 2025 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Yoakum County had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 9 reports. The most recent was May 4, 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.