Hail HistoryHail history for Cottle County, TX
74 hail reports in Cottle County since 2006 on 58 days. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on May 30, 2012.
Recent hail in Cottle County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Grow 1 hail report |
| May 30, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Cee Vee 1 hail report |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Paducah 1 hail report |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Paducah, Hackberry, Baker 3 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Cottle County by year
When hail season peaks in Cottle County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Cottle County
85 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Cottle County since 2006, on 67 days. The strongest measured gust was 96 mph on Oct 26, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Paducah 1 wind report |
| Aug 25, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Paducah 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Baker, Hackberry 2 wind reports |
| May 31, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Hackberry 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Hackberry 1 wind report |
| May 23, 2026 | 75 mph, measured | Paducah 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2026 | 70 mph, measured | Paducah, Hackberry 2 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Hackberry 1 wind report |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 71 mph, measured | Paducah 1 wind report |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 77 mph, measured | Paducah, Hackberry, Cee Vee 5 wind reports |
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 Cottle County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).