Hail and tornadoes in Hale County, TX

Since January 2021, radar estimated hail somewhere in Hale County, TX on 106 days. The biggest estimate: 3 in or larger (teacup), on Fri, Jun 6, 2025. Hail was reported to the National Weather Service inside the county on 16 days.

Still loading: radar estimates go back to Wed, Oct 14, 2020, and the earlier years are being added.

Days with hail

106

since January 2021

1 inch or larger

days, estimated or reported

Largest radar estimate

3+ in

Fri, Jun 6, 2025

Largest reported

3 in

Sun, May 25, 2025

Radar estimates are NOAA's MESH: the largest hail the radar estimates aloft, on cells about 0.7 mile across, shown as the lower bound of a size band (“1.5+”). They often run larger than what reached the ground, and they aren't evidence of damage at any address.

Radar-estimated hail on Fri, Jun 6, 2025 around the place, with the hail reported that day — Fri, Jun 6, 2025: radar-estimated hail around Hale County, TX, with the hail reported that day.

Hail on record since 1955

NOAA's Storm Events database lists 146 hail reports in Hale County, TX on 86 days, 28 of them 2 inches or larger. The largest: 4.5 in, near Hale Center, on Wed, May 27, 2015.

By decade: 2000s: 74 · 2010s: 44 · 2020s: 28

Tornadoes since 1950

22 tornadoes have touched Hale County, TX since 1950, none of them rated F3/EF3 or stronger.

Strongest

Sat, May 25, 2019 · EF2 · 1.69 mi long, 100 yd wide · near Plainview
Sat, Apr 21, 2007 · EF2 · 4.5 mi long, 1,230 yd wide · near Halfway
Thu, Apr 16, 2009 · EF1 · 1.25 mi long, 125 yd wide · near Countyline
Thu, Apr 16, 2009 · EF1 · 2 mi long, 75 yd wide · near Countyline
Tue, Apr 17, 2007 · EF1 · 2 mi long, 100 yd wide · near Cotton Center

Most recent

Fri, May 22, 2026 · EFU · 0.39 mi long, 100 yd wide · near Alley
Fri, May 3, 2024 · EFU · 0.01 mi long, 30 yd wide · near Hale Center
Wed, May 26, 2021 · EFU · 1.01 mi long, 30 yd wide · near Hale Center
Sat, Mar 13, 2021 · EFU · 0.05 mi long, 20 yd wide · near Seth Ward
Sat, Mar 13, 2021 · EFU · 0.04 mi long, 20 yd wide · near Furguson Sta
Sat, May 25, 2019 · EFU · 4.64 mi long, 100 yd wide · near Cotton Center
Sat, May 25, 2019 · EF2 · 1.69 mi long, 100 yd wide · near Plainview
Tue, May 7, 2019 · EFU · 0.01 mi long, 30 yd wide · near Halfway
Wed, Aug 14, 2013 · EF0 · 0.07 mi long, 25 yd wide · near Alley
Fri, Oct 12, 2012 · EF0 · 0.14 mi long, 20 yd wide · near Furguson Sta

By decade: 2000s: 10 · 2010s: 7 · 2020s: 5

Still loading: NOAA's record goes back to 1950, and 2003 onward is in so far.

Every hail day since January 2021

Fri, Sep 25, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Mon, Sep 21, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)
No hail reported in the county.
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)
No hail reported in the county.
Tue, Sep 15, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 2 in or larger (hen egg)
No hail reported in the county.
Thu, Sep 10, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 2 in or larger (hen egg)
No hail reported in the county.
Thu, Aug 13, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Fri, Jul 31, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Sun, Jul 12, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Wed, Jun 24, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 2 in or larger (hen egg)
No hail reported in the county.
Tue, Jun 23, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 2 in or larger (hen egg)
Reported in the county
- 1 in (3 SE Cotton Center, TX)
- 1 in (Abernathy, TX)
Thu, Jun 4, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Fri, May 22, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 2 in or larger (hen egg)
Reported in the county
- 1.5 in (8 NW Petersburg, TX)
- 1 in (10 SW Aiken, TX)
- 1.75 in (10 SW Aiken, TX)
- 1 in (10 SW Aiken, TX)
- 2 in (6 NNW Petersburg, TX)
- and 5 more
Fri, Apr 3, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 2 in or larger (hen egg)
Reported in the county
- 1.25 in (5 E Edmonson, TX)
Sat, Aug 30, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)
No hail reported in the county.
Thu, Jul 24, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)
No hail reported in the county.
Tue, Jul 22, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Mon, Jul 21, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Mon, Jul 14, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Mon, Jul 7, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Sun, Jun 29, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)
No hail reported in the county.
Tue, Jun 17, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Sun, Jun 8, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)
No hail reported in the county.
Sat, Jun 7, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Fri, Jun 6, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 3 in or larger (teacup)
Reported in the county
- 2.5 in (7 NW Petersburg, TX)
Thu, Jun 5, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 2 in or larger (hen egg)
No hail reported in the county.
Mon, May 26, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Sun, May 25, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 2 in or larger (hen egg)
Reported in the county
- 2 in (9 E Olton, TX)
- 3 in (9 E Olton, TX)
Tue, May 6, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Wed, Apr 30, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Thu, Apr 24, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Wed, Apr 23, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Tue, Apr 22, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 2 in or larger (hen egg)
No hail reported in the county.
Sat, Nov 2, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Mon, Oct 21, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Sat, Sep 21, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)
No hail reported in the county.
Thu, Aug 8, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)
No hail reported in the county.
Sun, Jul 7, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)
No hail reported in the county.
Sun, Jun 9, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Thu, Jun 6, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Sun, Jun 2, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Fri, May 31, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Wed, May 29, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Tue, May 28, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Wed, May 15, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
Reported in the county
- 1.75 in (3 SW Plainview, TX)
Sun, May 12, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Sat, May 11, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Fri, May 3, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Wed, May 1, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)
Reported in the county
- 1.5 in (1 N Plainview, TX)
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Sun, Nov 5, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Wed, Oct 4, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 3 in or larger (teacup)
No hail reported in the county.
Fri, Sep 15, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Thu, Sep 14, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Sun, Jul 23, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Sat, Jul 22, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)
No hail reported in the county.
Wed, Jul 5, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Sun, Jul 2, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Fri, Jun 30, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Fri, Jun 23, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 2 in or larger (hen egg)
Reported in the county
- 1 in (4 W Plainview, TX)
Wed, Jun 7, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Fri, Jun 2, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Fri, May 26, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 2 in or larger (hen egg)
No hail reported in the county.
Wed, May 24, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Tue, May 23, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 2 in or larger (hen egg)
Reported in the county
- 1.5 in (6 N PLAINVIEW, TX)
- 1.75 in (5 E SPADE, TX)
Mon, May 22, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 2 in or larger (hen egg)
Reported in the county
- 1.75 in (HALE CENTER, TX)
- 1.75 in (5 SSW PLAINVIEW, TX)
Sun, May 21, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 3 in or larger (teacup)
No hail reported in the county.
Tue, Apr 25, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Mon, Aug 29, 2022
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Tue, Aug 9, 2022
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Thu, Aug 4, 2022
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Fri, Jul 29, 2022
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Thu, Jul 21, 2022
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Fri, Jul 8, 2022
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Wed, Jun 1, 2022
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Tue, May 31, 2022
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 3 in or larger (teacup)
Reported in the county
- 2 in (PLAINVIEW, TX)
Mon, May 23, 2022
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Mon, May 16, 2022
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Tue, May 10, 2022
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Sun, May 1, 2022
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Sun, Jan 16, 2022
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 2 in or larger (hen egg)
No hail reported in the county.
Mon, Nov 29, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Mon, Sep 27, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Mon, Aug 16, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Thu, Aug 12, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Sat, Jul 31, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Mon, Jul 26, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Sun, Jul 25, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Sat, Jul 17, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Thu, Jul 15, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Sun, Jul 11, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Sat, Jun 26, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 3 in or larger (teacup)
Reported in the county
- 1.75 in (ABERNATHY, TX)
Fri, Jun 25, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 2 in or larger (hen egg)
No hail reported in the county.
Mon, Jun 7, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)
No hail reported in the county.
Sun, Jun 6, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)
No hail reported in the county.
Wed, Jun 2, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Tue, Jun 1, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)
No hail reported in the county.
Sun, May 30, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Fri, May 28, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Wed, May 26, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 3 in or larger (teacup)
Reported in the county
- 1.75 in (7 NW COTTON CENTER, TX)
Mon, May 24, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)
No hail reported in the county.
Mon, May 17, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Sun, May 16, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 3 in or larger (teacup)
Reported in the county
- 1.5 in (7 SSE HALE CENTER, TX)
- 3 in (5 NW PETERSBURG, TX)
- 2.5 in (PETERSBURG, TX)
Fri, May 7, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
Reported in the county
- 1 in (HALFWAY, TX)
Mon, Apr 26, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Mon, Mar 22, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Fri, Mar 12, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 3 in or larger (teacup)
Reported in the county
- 1 in (8 ENE ANTON, TX)
- 2.5 in (1 NE PETERSBURG, TX)

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Radar estimates and reports are for anywhere inside the county's boundary. Radar estimates come from NOAA's MRMS estimated hail size (MESH), the largest hail the radar estimates aloft on a ~1 km grid. They often run larger than the hail that reached the ground, and they aren't an observation at any address. Reports are what people reported to the National Weather Service. Neither is proof of damage or an official record for an insurance claim. From NOAA's Storm Events Database (NCEI), which records tornadoes from 1950, hail and thunderstorm wind from 1955, and every kind of storm from 1996. A tornado that crossed county lines is counted in each county it touched. Recent months are added as NCEI publishes them, a few months behind. Damage is in the dollars of its year and is often an estimate.