Hail History

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Hail history for Breckenridge, TX

Last hail within 10 milesJun 2, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 13, 2022
Hail days since 200632
Days with hail 1 inch or larger27
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles31

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Breckenridge on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 13, 2022. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Breckenridge

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 2, 20261 in
quarter		Eolian
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Breckenridge		NOAA Storm Events
May 10, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Breckenridge, Hubbard Creek Lake
3 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Breckenridge		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Breckenridge
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Breckenridge		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20262.5 in
tennis ball		Wayland, Breckenridge
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Breckenridge		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Hubbard Creek Lake
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Breckenridge		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 20252 in
hen egg		Hubbard Creek Lake
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Breckenridge		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Breckenridge by year

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When hail season peaks near Breckenridge

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and April (9).

1JanFeb3Mar9Apr11May6Jun2JulAugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Breckenridge

Apr 28, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Ivan (7 mi from Breckenridge)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball-size hail was reported by a NWS employee driving through the area. Report relayed by Midland NWS.

May 13, 2022 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Breckenridge (4 mi from Breckenridge)

National Weather Service description (English): Amateur radio reported baseball sized hail about 3 miles east of Breckenridge along Highway 180.

Mar 30, 2016 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Hubbard Creek Lake (5 mi from Breckenridge)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball sized hail was reported at Hubbard Creek Lake.

Apr 12, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Breckenridge (4 mi from Breckenridge)

National Weather Service description (English): A picture of a hail stone that was slightly smaller than a baseball was sent in 4 miles southeast of Breckenridge.

Mar 10, 2026 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Wayland (8 mi from Breckenridge)

National Weather Service description (English): Storm spotter reported tennis ball sized hail 9 miles south of Breckenridge.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Breckenridge

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 9, 2008EF0Eolian
8 mi from Breckenridge		2.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 9, 2008EF1Breckenridge Airport
2 mi from Breckenridge		7.1 mi long, 400 yd wide
Apr 9, 2008EF0Caddo
8 mi from Breckenridge		1.5 mi long, 70 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Breckenridge

31 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Breckenridge since 2006, on 23 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Sep 11, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedBreckenridge
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 19, 202669 mph, estimatedBreckenridge
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 22, 202560 mph, estimatedHubbard Creek Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 11, 202362 mph, measuredBreckenridge Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 2, 202375 mph, estimatedEolian
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 202175 mph, estimatedNecessity, Breckenridge Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 201958 mph, estimatedHubbard Creek Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 26, 201858 mph, estimatedBreckenridge
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 30, 201849 mph, estimatedBreckenridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 4, 201660 mph, estimatedBreckenridge
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 Breckenridge; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Breckenridge.

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