Hail HistoryHome › Texas › Bosque County › Clifton
Hail history for Clifton, TX
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Clifton on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 26, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and March.
Recent hail near Clifton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Clifton 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Clifton |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Clifton 1 hail report · closest near the center of Clifton |
| Dec 24, 2024 | 0.88 in nickel | Clifton Muni Airport 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Clifton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Clifton by year
When hail season peaks near Clifton
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (8) and March (4).
Largest hail storms near Clifton
May 10, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Clifton Muni Airport (5 mi from Clifton)
National Weather Service description (English): The Bosque County emergency manager reported hail up to the size of golf balls between Meridian and Clifton. The majority of the hail was quarter sized..Apr 10, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Clifton (1 mi from Clifton)
National Weather Service description (English): Clifton Police Department reported golf ball sized hail at the high school in Clifton, TX.Apr 26, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Valley Mills (8 mi from Clifton)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported at Highway 6 and FM 854 west of Valley Mills.Mar 28, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Meridian (9 mi from Clifton)
Mar 24, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Meridian (9 mi from Clifton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Clifton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2017 | EF1 | Clifton 1 mi from Clifton |
| Dec 29, 2006 | F0 | Valley Mills 6 mi from Clifton |
| Dec 29, 2006 | F0 | Clifton 5 mi from Clifton |
| Dec 29, 2006 | F2 | Clifton 4 mi from Clifton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Clifton
12 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Clifton since 2006, on 9 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2018 | 58 mph, estimated | Clifton 1 wind report |
| Apr 10, 2017 | 58 mph, estimated | Coyote 1 wind report |
| Mar 29, 2017 | 63 mph, estimated | Womack 1 wind report |
| May 10, 2016 | 60 mph, estimated | Norse 1 wind report |
| May 10, 2015 | 69 mph, estimated | Clifton Muni Airport, Norse 2 wind reports |
| Oct 12, 2013 | 60 mph, estimated | Clifton 1 wind report |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 58 mph, estimated | Clifton 1 wind report |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 81 mph, estimated | Clifton, Meridian 3 wind reports |
| Apr 10, 2008 | 58 mph, estimated | Clifton 1 wind report |
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 Clifton; 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
- Gatesville
24 hail days - Woodway
44 hail days - Lacy-Lakeview
35 hail days - Waco
38 hail days - Bellmead
36 hail days - Hillsboro
25 hail days - Hewitt
40 hail days - Robinson
41 hail days
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 Clifton.
Run a roofing company or a local news site? Show Clifton's hail history on your website with our free widget →
Roofing or restoration company? Get an email within the hour when hail is reported near Clifton with our hail alerts ($29 a month) →