Hail HistoryHail history for Runnels County, TX
142 hail reports in Runnels County since 2006 on 70 days. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on Jun 12, 2014.
Cities in Runnels County
Recent hail in Runnels County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Rowena, Miles 2 hail reports |
| May 10, 2026 | 3.25 in | Hatchel, Winters Muni Airport 2 hail reports |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Miles 1 hail report |
| May 29, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Winters 1 hail report |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Wingate 1 hail report |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Wingate 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 Runnels County by year
When hail season peaks in Runnels County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Runnels County
58 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Runnels County since 2006, on 41 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Apr 30, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | damage reported | Ballinger 1 wind report |
| May 10, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Ballinger 3 wind reports |
| May 22, 2025 | 66 mph, estimated | Ballinger 1 wind report |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 61 mph, measured | Ballinger 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Ballinger 3 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Ballinger 1 wind report |
| May 31, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Wingate 1 wind report |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Wingate 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 69 mph, estimated | Ballinger, Winters 2 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 75 mph, estimated | Rowena 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 Runnels 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).