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Callahan County, TX hail & severe wind history

145 storm reports on file for Callahan County between 2010-01-28 and 2026-05-28 — 102 hail and 43 severe thunderstorm wind. That averages 8.5 reports a year, and May is the busiest month.

Hail reports
102
6 per year
Largest hail
3.25"
grapefruit size · 2023-05-07
Strongest gust
104 mph
90 kt · 2011-05-01
Reported damage
$2.2M
property + crop, as filed
Storm days
76
distinct days with a report
Busiest year
2023
27 reports

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Reports by month for the current filter — the shape of Callahan County’s storm season.

DateTypeSize / gustNearest locationReport detail
2026-05-28
16:12
Hail1"
quarter
0 mi N of BairdNo narrative filed · source: Broadcast Media
2026-03-10
16:28
Hail1"
quarter
0 mi N of BairdLaw enforcement reported quarter sized hail.
2026-03-10
16:43
Hail1.25"
half dollar
.58 mi E of BairdPublic reported half dollar sized hail.
2025-11-23
21:45
Hail1"
quarter
1.88 mi WSW of DentonPublic reported quarter size hail.
2025-08-19
13:55
Wind61 kt
70 mph
1.38 mi N of ClydeA trained spotter reported some wind damage to a house 1 mile north of Clyde, TX.
2025-06-08
21:34
Hail1.25"
half dollar
.9 mi SW of BairdPublic report of half dollar sized hail in Baird.
2025-06-08
21:39
Hail1.75"
golf ball
.69 mi S of BairdAn amateur radio operator reported golf ball size hail in Baird along I-20.
2025-06-08
21:56
Hail1"
quarter
.9 mi NE of ClydePublic report of quarter sized hail in Clyde.
2025-06-08
22:44
Wind53 kt
61 mph
2.23 mi NW of ClydeA mesonet observation station reported a 61 mph wind gust.
2025-06-08
22:45
Hail1.75"
golf ball
.9 mi NE of ClydePublic report of golf ball sized hail near Clyde.
2025-06-08
22:49
Hail1.75"
golf ball
2.71 mi ENE of ClydePublic report of golf ball sized hail just northeast of Clyde.
2025-04-20
00:40
Hail1.5"
ping pong
4.31 mi NNW of CottonwoodPublic reported ping pong ball size hail.
2025-04-05
00:38
Hail1"
quarter
.9 mi SE of EulaPublic reported nickel to quarter size hail.
2025-04-03
04:18
Hail1"
quarter
.9 mi SE of EulaPublic reported quarter size hail lasted from 510 to 525 AM.
2024-08-23
17:15
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.69 mi N of ClydeA trained spotter reported a wind gust of 60 mph.
2024-08-23
17:18
Hail1"
quarter
.9 mi NE of ClydePublic reported quarter size hail.
2024-08-23
17:20
Wind70 kt
81 mph
0 mi N of ClydePublic reported multiple large trees were knocked down. One tree fell on a vehicle and caused damage to it. Pictures were posted on social media.
2024-08-23
18:11
Wind50 kt
58 mph
2.27 mi WNW of ClydeA mesonet observation station measured a 58 mph wind gust.
2024-07-17
17:27
Wind52 kt
60 mph
2.23 mi NW of ClydeA mesonet observation station measured a 60 mph wind gust.
2024-05-25
15:40
Hail2.5"
tennis ball
4.17 mi SW of Cross PlainsLaw Enforcement reported golf ball to tennis ball size hail along the Coleman/Callahan County line on state highway 206.
2024-05-25
16:06
Hail2.5"
tennis ball
6.25 mi S of RowdenA trained spotter reported tennis ball size hail 10 miles west of Cross Plains.
2024-05-25
16:12
Hail1"
quarter
2.83 mi SSW of Cross PlainsPublic reported quarter size hail.
2024-05-02
20:22
Hail1.25"
half dollar
.9 mi NE of ClydePublic reported half dollar size hail.
2024-04-01
16:10
Hail1"
quarter
3.58 mi NW of RowdenPublic reported quarter size hail.
2024-02-10
23:30
Hail1"
quarter
1.88 mi WSW of DentonPublic reported quarter size hail.
2023-09-11
20:25
Hail1.5"
ping pong
.69 mi N of CottonwoodPublic reported ping pong ball size hail.
2023-09-11
20:41
Hail1"
quarter
.69 mi S of Cross PlainsA NWS trained spotter reported quarter size hail.
2023-09-11
20:45
Hail1.75"
golf ball
.69 mi S of Cross PlainsThe Fire Department reported golf ball size hail in Cross Plains.
2023-08-10
17:40
Wind70 kt
81 mph
.9 mi NE of ClydeThere were several roofs partially blown off homes and one roof completely blown off an office building.
2023-08-10
19:25
Wind60 kt
69 mph
0 mi N of BairdThere were trees blown down.
2023-08-10
19:25
Wind65 kt
75 mph
.69 mi N of ClydeThere were large trees blown down and some trees on fire, possibly caused by lightning strikes.
2023-08-09
17:04
Wind55 kt
63 mph
2.23 mi NW of ClydeA West Texas Mesonet station measured a wind gust of 63 mph.
2023-06-17
14:56
Hail0.75"
penny
.9 mi SE of EulaNo narrative filed · source: Public
2023-06-17
18:16
Hail1"
quarter
.69 mi N of ClydePublic report of quarter size hail was from mPing.
2023-06-17
18:17
Hail1"
quarter
.9 mi NE of ClydePublic report of quarter size hail was from mPing.
2023-06-01
17:53
Hail1"
quarter
1.81 mi NE of EulaThe time was estimated from radar.
2023-06-01
17:53
Hail1.75"
golf ball
3.62 mi NW of EulaThe Fire Department reported golf ball size hail about 5 miles west of Clyde. The time was estimated on radar.
2023-06-01
18:25
Wind52 kt
60 mph
0 mi N of BairdThere was video on Twitter of of wind gusts of 60 mph.
2023-05-07
20:45
Hail2.5"
tennis ball
1.75 mi E of DudleyAn amateur radio operator reported tennis ball size hail 2 miles east-northeast of Dudley near Highway 36.
2023-05-07
20:45
Hail3.25"
grapefruit
1.81 mi SW of DentonThe public reported larger than baseball size hail 4 miles east-southeast of Dudley. The time based on radar.
2023-05-06
19:40
Hail1.5"
ping pong
.58 mi E of PutnamThe time was estimated from radar.
2023-05-06
20:15
Hail1.5"
ping pong
.58 mi E of PutnamNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2023-04-26
14:04
Hail1.75"
golf ball
.9 mi SE of EulaThe Fire Department reported golf ball size hail in Eula.
2023-04-26
14:23
Hail1"
quarter
3.5 mi S of BairdNo narrative filed · source: Public
2023-04-26
14:29
Hail1"
quarter
4.02 mi NW of AdmiralNo narrative filed · source: Public
2023-04-26
14:37
Hail0.75"
penny
3.27 mi SSW of PuebloNo narrative filed · source: Public
2023-04-26
14:50
Hail1"
quarter
.58 mi E of PutnamNo narrative filed · source: Public
2023-04-19
20:26
Hail0.75"
penny
1.36 mi ENE of EulaNo narrative filed · source: Public
2023-04-19
20:49
Hail1"
quarter
.9 mi NE of ClydeNo narrative filed · source: Public
2023-04-19
20:55
Hail1"
quarter
.9 mi NE of ClydeNo narrative filed · source: Public
2023-04-19
21:03
Hail1"
quarter
2.71 mi ENE of ClydeNo narrative filed · source: Public
2023-03-02
16:03
Wind56 kt
64 mph
9.83 mi NW of ClydeNo narrative filed · source: RAWS
2022-09-05
14:42
Hail1"
quarter
3 mi NNE of DentonThe Fire Department reported quarter size hail 4 miles southeast of Eula.
2022-05-13
18:37
Hail1.75"
golf ball
.58 mi E of ClydeThe public via MPING reported golf ball size hail in Clyde.
2020-08-16
19:37
Wind51 kt
59 mph
1.88 mi WNW of ClydeTexas Tech West Texas Mesonet near Clyde measured a thunderstorm outflow wind gust to 59 mph. There was no thunderstorm occurring during the time of the gust. The storms were well to the north of Clyde.
2020-08-15
16:54
Wind61 kt
70 mph
4.98 mi NNE of BairdA report of telephone poles bent over and tree limbs on the roadway on U.S. Highway 283 north of Baird. The time of this report was estimated by radar.
2020-06-23
01:24
Wind57 kt
66 mph
1.88 mi WNW of ClydeThe wind gust was reported by the Texas Tech West Texas Mesonet at Clyde.
2020-05-27
15:20
Hail0.88"
nickel
2.33 mi E of BairdNo narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement
2019-06-23
17:28
Wind56 kt
64 mph
.69 mi N of ClydeThe Clyde Volunteer Fire Department estimated winds gusting to 65 mph.
2019-06-23
18:47
Wind70 kt
81 mph
.58 mi E of BairdA strong downburst of winds from a thunderstorm resulted in straight line wind damage across the town of Baird. These damaging thunderstorm winds uprooted large trees, blew down power lines and removed a few roofs from buildings. Most of the damage was blown to the north and northeast direction across the City of Bair…
2019-06-16
15:11
Hail1"
quarter
8 mi SW of AdmiralNo narrative filed · source: Public
2019-05-29
06:55
Wind50 kt
58 mph
.69 mi N of ClydeThe Clyde mesonet reported a wind gust of 57 mph.
2018-12-26
16:51
Wind52 kt
60 mph
0 mi N of ClydeA power line was reported blown down in the vicinity of Clyde.
2018-05-25
21:11
Wind61 kt
70 mph
3.23 mi WNW of ClydeLaw enforcement reported tractor trailers were blown over on top of of cars.
2017-05-22
20:22
Hail1"
quarter
.69 mi N of RowdenA National Weather Service Cooperative Observer reported hail covering the ground, with the largest being quarter size.
2017-05-18
16:20
Hail1.75"
golf ball
.9 mi SE of EulaNo narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement
2017-05-18
16:28
Hail1"
quarter
0 mi N of ClydeNo narrative filed · source: Public
2017-05-18
18:11
Hail1.75"
golf ball
1.2 mi S of Cross PlainsNo narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement
2017-05-18
18:16
Hail1.75"
golf ball
0 mi N of Cross PlainsNo narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement
2017-05-10
20:54
Wind52 kt
60 mph
2.82 mi NNE of ClydeA trained spotter estimated a thunderstorm wind gust to near 60 mph.
2017-02-19
16:10
Hail0.75"
penny
2.34 mi E of Cross PlainsA trained spotter reported penny size hail.
2016-05-29
21:06
Hail1.5"
ping pong
.9 mi SE of EulaNo narrative filed · source: NWS Employee
2016-05-29
21:15
Hail1.75"
golf ball
0 mi N of EulaThe Eula Fire Department reported a lot of pea size hail mixed with golf ball size hail.
2016-05-29
21:18
Hail1.75"
golf ball
0 mi N of ClydeNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2016-05-26
17:28
Wind61 kt
70 mph
0 mi N of Cross PlainsA metal roof was blown off a building in Cross Plains by strong thunderstorm winds.
2016-05-11
18:34
Hail1"
quarter
0 mi N of ClydeQuarter size hail was reported at the intersection of Interstate 20 and Farm to Market Road 604.
2016-05-11
19:10
Hail1.5"
ping pong
4.94 mi SW of RowdenA trained spotter reported ping pong ball size hail, 8 miles east of Oplin.
2016-05-11
19:35
Hail1.25"
half dollar
7.45 mi SSW of RowdenA trained spotter reported half dollar size hail, 8 miles east-southeast of Oplin.
2016-05-11
20:36
Hail1.75"
golf ball
0 mi N of Cross PlainsLaw enforcement reported golf ball size hail in Cross Plains.
2016-05-11
23:45
Hail1.75"
golf ball
0 mi N of ClydeLaw enforcement reported golf ball size hail in Clyde.
2016-04-26
17:56
Hail1"
quarter
0 mi N of ClydeA trained spotter reported quarter size hail in Clyde.
2016-04-26
19:08
Hail1.75"
golf ball
0 mi N of Cross PlainsA trained spotter reported golf ball size hail in Cross Plains.
2016-04-19
22:55
Hail0.75"
penny
2.15 mi SSW of DentonA trained spotter reported pea to penny size hail on Farm to Market Road 604, one mile south of State Highway 36.
2015-12-27
01:03
Wind50 kt
58 mph
9.83 mi NW of ClydeNo narrative filed · source: Mesonet
2015-10-30
20:10
Wind52 kt
60 mph
2.07 mi N of Cross PlainsA member of the public estimated a thunderstorm wind gust of near 60 mph.
2015-05-26
19:10
Hail0.88"
nickel
2.19 mi W of EulaNo narrative filed · source: Public
2015-05-26
19:23
Hail1"
quarter
0 mi N of ClydeNo narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager
2015-05-26
19:45
Hail1"
quarter
.9 mi SW of DentonPenny to quarter size hail fell in Denton Valley.
2015-05-19
16:23
Hail1"
quarter
4.73 mi E of OplinNo narrative filed · source: Public
2015-05-19
18:00
Hail1.25"
half dollar
2.23 mi SW of RowdenNo narrative filed · source: Public
2015-05-19
18:22
Hail1"
quarter
0 mi N of Cross PlainsNo narrative filed · source: Broadcast Media
2015-05-09
15:05
Hail1.75"
golf ball
3.12 mi SE of PutnamNo narrative filed · source: Public
2015-05-07
19:51
Hail1.5"
ping pong
2.72 mi SW of Cross PlainsNo narrative filed · source: Fire Department/Rescue
2015-05-07
20:06
Hail1.25"
half dollar
2.07 mi S of Cross PlainsNo narrative filed · source: Amateur Radio
2015-05-06
15:35
Hail1.75"
golf ball
.9 mi SE of EulaNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2015-05-06
15:44
Hail1.75"
golf ball
0 mi N of ClydeNo narrative filed · source: Public
2015-05-06
16:00
Hail1"
quarter
0 mi N of BairdNo narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement
2015-04-24
15:30
Wind61 kt
70 mph
0 mi N of Cross PlainsA trained spotter reported numerous trees down across the City of Cross Plains. Some of the trees fell on cars.
2015-04-24
15:38
Hail2"
hen egg
0 mi N of Cross PlainsNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2014-07-28
14:01
Wind52 kt
60 mph
2.23 mi NW of RowdenThe public reported a few mesquite limbs down along State Highway 36. The limbs were 3 to 5 feet in length.
2014-07-28
14:09
Wind52 kt
60 mph
0 mi N of Cross PlainsThe public reported a few large tree limbs down. The limbs were at least 10 feet in length.
2014-07-16
18:14
Wind61 kt
70 mph
0 mi N of Cross PlainsLaw enforcement reported two trees down in Cross Plains.
2014-07-16
18:20
Wind65 kt
75 mph
0 mi N of Cross PlainsThe Cross Plains fire department reported numerous trees down or uprooted. The largest tree was 28 inches in diameter and 30 feet long. Power lines were also down.
2014-06-12
17:06
Hail1"
quarter
2.44 mi WSW of EulaA report of 1 inch hail was reported by the Severe Hazards Analysis & Verification Experiment.
2014-05-07
17:45
Hail1"
quarter
.58 mi E of PutnamNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2014-04-13
14:15
Hail1"
quarter
2.15 mi SSW of DentonThe public reported numerous nickel and quarter size hail nearly covering the ground.
2014-04-13
14:25
Hail0.88"
nickel
3.23 mi WNW of RowdenA trained spotter reported nickel size hail 12 miles south of Baird.
2014-04-13
14:31
Hail1.25"
half dollar
3.23 mi WNW of RowdenNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2014-04-13
15:10
Hail1.5"
ping pong
.69 mi S of AtwellNo narrative filed · source: Public
2014-04-13
15:29
Hail0.88"
nickel
3.23 mi WNW of RowdenNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2014-03-15
16:02
Hail1"
quarter
5.25 mi E of BairdA trained spotter reported nickel to quarter size hail covering Interstate 20. Some car windshields were reported cracked or broken.
2013-10-26
14:50
Hail1"
quarter
3 mi SSW of AtwellNo narrative filed · source: NWS Employee
2013-06-17
17:15
Wind66 kt
76 mph
9.83 mi NW of ClydeNo narrative filed · source: Unknown
2013-05-23
19:20
Wind52 kt
60 mph
0 mi N of BairdA gas station sign was damaged.
2013-05-23
19:21
Hail1"
quarter
0 mi N of BairdNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2013-05-23
19:23
Wind52 kt
60 mph
0 mi N of BairdA wind gust of 60 mph was reported.
2013-05-23
19:38
Wind52 kt
60 mph
0 mi N of ClydePower lines were blown down by the damaging thunderstorm winds.
2013-05-23
19:48
Hail1.75"
golf ball
2.07 mi S of BairdNo narrative filed · source: COOP Observer
2013-05-23
19:48
Wind60 kt
69 mph
0 mi N of ClydeSeveral large trees were blown down.
2013-05-23
19:50
Hail1.75"
golf ball
3.23 mi WNW of RowdenNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2013-05-23
20:30
Wind56 kt
64 mph
0 mi N of ClydePower poles were blown down in Clyde.
2013-05-01
19:52
Hail1"
quarter
1.17 mi W of ClydeNo narrative filed · source: Other Federal Agency
2013-05-01
20:16
Hail1"
quarter
1.75 mi E of DudleyNo narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement
2013-04-18
01:45
Wind52 kt
60 mph
.91 mi SE of OplinThe public reported damage to a carport and a metal roof by strong thunderstorm wind gusts.
2013-01-29
10:57
Hail1.5"
ping pong
3.23 mi WNW of RowdenA trained spotter reported mostly marble sized hail with a few just under golfball size.
2012-10-13
17:50
Hail0.88"
nickel
0 mi N of BairdNo narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement
2012-07-22
17:45
Wind61 kt
70 mph
0 mi N of BairdA convenience store manager estimated thunderstorm winds in excess of 70 mph. He also reported some of the gas pump signs were blown away.
2012-05-28
18:30
Wind56 kt
64 mph
9.83 mi NW of ClydeThe public reported a wind gust to 65 MPH.
2012-05-28
18:40
Wind61 kt
70 mph
0 mi N of ClydePower lines were reported down in Clyde causing numerous power outages.
2012-05-04
18:15
Wind52 kt
60 mph
0 mi N of Cross PlainsTree damage was reported in Cross Plains.
2012-05-04
18:16
Hail1.5"
ping pong
0 mi N of Cross PlainsPea to ping pong ball size hail was reported in Cross Plains.
2012-05-04
18:20
Hail1.75"
golf ball
0 mi N of Cross PlainsThe public reported golf ball size hail in Cross Plains which produced extensive damage to vehicles.
2011-05-22
16:20
Wind52 kt
60 mph
0 mi N of BairdAn estimated 69 MPH wind gust was reported in Baird.
2011-05-22
16:26
Hail1.75"
golf ball
0 mi N of BairdThis report was relayed to the National Weather Service by the Abilene Police Department.
2011-05-01
05:35
Wind90 kt
104 mph
0 mi N of ClydeA National Weather Survey found widespread significant wind damage in Callahan County and the community of Clyde. Winds were estimated to be around 90 mph. The high winds destroyed one manufactured home, while the neighboring manufactured home was also slightly moved by the high winds. A person living in the destroyed…
2011-04-24
19:50
Hail1.75"
golf ball
3.23 mi WNW of RowdenHail covered the ground.
2011-04-21
12:44
Hail1.5"
ping pong
1.36 mi ENE of PuebloA cocorahs observer reported this hail.
2011-04-20
17:45
Hail2.5"
tennis ball
3.23 mi WNW of RowdenGolfball to nearly baseball size hail fell 12 miles south of Baird.
2011-04-20
18:10
Hail1"
quarter
0 mi N of ClydeNo narrative filed · source: Public
2011-04-20
18:15
Hail1"
quarter
.58 mi E of PutnamNo narrative filed · source: COOP Observer
2010-05-17
12:25
Hail0.88"
nickel
0 mi N of ClydeNo narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement
2010-05-17
13:32
Hail0.88"
nickel
3.77 mi WNW of Cross PlainsNo narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2010-05-10
19:51
Hail1"
quarter
3.23 mi WNW of RowdenNo narrative filed · source: COOP Observer
2010-05-10
20:00
Hail1"
quarter
3.23 mi WNW of RowdenNo narrative filed · source: COOP Observer
2010-01-28
13:11
Wind61 kt
70 mph
0 mi N of Cross PlainsA storm spotter reported that a roof was blown off of a motel in Cross Plains.

Worst storm days in Callahan County

DateReports that dayLargest hailPeak gust
2013-05-2381.75" (golf ball)69 mph
2025-06-0861.75" (golf ball)61 mph
2023-04-2651.75" (golf ball)—
2016-05-1151.75" (golf ball)—
2014-04-1351.5" (ping pong ball)—
2017-05-1841.75" (golf ball)—
2024-08-2341" (quarter)81 mph
2023-04-1941" (quarter)—
2024-05-2532.5" (tennis ball)—
2011-04-2032.5" (tennis ball)—

Reports by year

Report counts are driven partly by how many people were around to report a storm, so recent years tend to look busier than the early 2010s. Treat the trend as a reporting trend, not purely a weather trend.

Notable large-hail events (2" and up)

DateSizeNearWhat was reported
2024-05-252.5"
tennis ball
4.17 mi SW of Cross PlainsLaw Enforcement reported golf ball to tennis ball size hail along the Coleman/Callahan County line on state highway 206.
2024-05-252.5"
tennis ball
6.25 mi S of RowdenA trained spotter reported tennis ball size hail 10 miles west of Cross Plains.
2023-05-072.5"
tennis ball
1.75 mi E of DudleyAn amateur radio operator reported tennis ball size hail 2 miles east-northeast of Dudley near Highway 36.
2023-05-073.25"
grapefruit
1.81 mi SW of DentonThe public reported larger than baseball size hail 4 miles east-southeast of Dudley. The time based on radar.
2015-04-242"
hen egg
0 mi N of Cross PlainsNo narrative filed
2011-04-202.5"
tennis ball
3.23 mi WNW of RowdenGolfball to nearly baseball size hail fell 12 miles south of Baird.

When does hail hit Callahan County?

Across 16 years of records, May produced the most reports (63), followed by the months either side of it. Monthly totals:

MonthReportsShare
January21.4%
February21.4%
March42.8%
April2920.0%
May6343.4%
June1812.4%
July64.1%
August117.6%
September42.8%
October32.1%
November10.7%
December21.4%

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About these numbers

Every row above is a report filed with the National Weather Service and archived in the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (FIPS 48059). Reports are eyewitness, trained-spotter and damage-survey observations, so they cluster near roads and towns and miss storms over empty country. Hail sizes are estimates. Damage figures are preliminary as filed and are never revised in this archive. Use this page for background, not for an insurance claim, a legal filing, or a roof assessment — for those, get the official record from NOAA directly.