Hail HistoryHail history for Wheeler County, TX
211 hail reports in Wheeler County since 2006 on 80 days. The largest stones measured 5.5 in on Jun 13, 2023.
Recent hail in Wheeler County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Briscoe 1 hail report |
| May 9, 2026 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Wheeler 1 hail report |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 4.5 in softball | Briscoe 1 hail report |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Briscoe 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 Wheeler County by year
When hail season peaks in Wheeler County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Wheeler County
49 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Wheeler County since 2006, on 29 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on May 26, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | 100 mph, estimated | Wheeler 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 75 mph, estimated | Wheeler 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2025 | 63 mph, measured | Wheeler 1 wind report |
| Feb 26, 2023 | 100 mph, estimated | Kelton, Shamrock 6 wind reports |
| May 31, 2022 | 81 mph, estimated | Kelton 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 64 mph, estimated | Wheeler 1 wind report |
| Oct 9, 2019 | 70 mph, estimated | Mobeetie 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | New Mobeetie 1 wind report |
| May 25, 2019 | 66 mph, measured | Wheeler 3 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2018 | 70 mph, estimated | Wheeler 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 Wheeler 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).