Hail HistoryHail history for Hale County, TX
104 hail reports in Hale County since 2006 on 73 days. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on May 27, 2015.
Cities in Hale County
Recent hail in Hale County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 0.25 in pea | Plainview 1 hail report |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Abernathy, Cotton Center 2 hail reports |
| May 22, 2026 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Furguson Sta, Petersburg, Plainview 3 hail reports |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Edmonson 1 hail report |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Petersburg 1 hail report |
| May 6, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Plainview 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Hale County by year
When hail season peaks in Hale County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Hale County
113 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Hale County since 2006, on 94 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Jun 25, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | 65 mph, measured | Plainview, Aiken 4 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 72 mph, measured | Plainview 2 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Abernathy 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 70 mph, measured | Hale Co Airport, Seth Ward 2 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 85 mph, measured | Plainview 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Abernathy 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Abernathy 1 wind report |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Seth Ward, Plainview 2 wind reports |
| Aug 30, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Abernathy 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 67 mph, measured | Plainview, Seth Ward 2 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 Hale 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).