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Hail history for Big Spring, TX

Haili ijiin 10 mileJun 8, 20251.75 in (golf ball)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20064.25 inMay 17, 2021

Ane haili ijiin 200656

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon47

Tornado ijiin 10 mile6

Wind reports within 10 miles40

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Big Spring on 56 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on May 17, 2021. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Big Spring ranks #181 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →

Recent hail near Big Spring

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Jun 8, 2025	1.75 in golf ball	Settlers Addition, Big Spring 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Big Spring	NOAA Storm Events
May 29, 2025	3.00 in tea cup	Big Spring 1 hail report · closest near the center of Big Spring	NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 2025	1.75 in golf ball	Settlers Addition 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Big Spring	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 3, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Big Spring 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Big Spring	NOAA Storm Events

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Big Spring

Of 56 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (26) and April (13).

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May 17, 2021 · 4.25 in · Forsan (7 mi from Big Spring)

May 4, 2006 · 4.00 in (grapefruit) · Big Spring (6 mi from Big Spring)

National Weather Service description (English): Softball size hail fell five miles northeast of Big Spring along U.S. Highway 87. No damage was reported.

May 22, 2016 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · Vincent (7 mi from Big Spring)

May 29, 2025 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · Big Spring (1 mi from Big Spring)

National Weather Service description (English): A report was received from the public via MPING of tea cup-size hail in Big Spring.

May 16, 2018 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Big Spring (3 mi from Big Spring)

National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorm moved across Howard County and produced golf ball to baseball sized hail in the Silver Hills area near Comanche Trail Park. Some vehicles experienced cracked windshields and smaller dents due to the hail. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Big Spring

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Aug 11, 2018	EF0	Big Spring 4 mi from Big Spring	0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 22, 2016	EF0	Morita 8 mi from Big Spring	1.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 22, 2016	EF0	South Haven 10 mi from Big Spring	2.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 22, 2016	EF3	Big Spring 9 mi from Big Spring	4.0 mi long, 500 yd wide
Apr 16, 2009	EF2	Fairview 7 mi from Big Spring	11.3 mi long, 450 yd wide
May 5, 2006	F0	Seminole 4 mi from Big Spring	0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Big Spring

40 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Big Spring since 2006, on 28 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Dec 26, 2018.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Apr 14, 2026	60 mph, a measured	Settlers Addition 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Oct 24, 2025	59 mph, a measured	Settlers Addition 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 2025	100 mph, a estimat	Big Spring, Sand Spgs 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 22, 2025	60 mph, a measured	Settlers Addition 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2024	60 mph, a estimat	Forsan 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Oct 3, 2023	61 mph, a measured	Settlers Addition 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 11, 2023	90 mph, a estimat	South Haven 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 10, 2022	61 mph, a measured	Big Spring 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 2021	75 mph, a estimat	Big Spring 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 2020	61 mph, a measured	Big Spring 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Big Spring; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Cities nearby

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Big Spring.

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