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Archer County, TX hail & severe wind history

125 storm reports on file for Archer County between 2011-04-25 and 2026-04-28 — 91 hail and 34 severe thunderstorm wind. That averages 7.8 reports a year, and May is the busiest month.

Hail reports

5.7 per year

Largest hail

teacup size · 2026-04-25

Strongest gust

81 mph

70 kt · 2018-05-02

Reported damage

$276K

property + crop, as filed

Storm days

distinct days with a report

Busiest year

2020

17 reports

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Date	Type	Size / gust	Nearest location	Report detail
2026-04-28 07:16	Hail	1" quarter	5.07 mi SE of Lakeside City	The report was relayed by amateur radio.
2026-04-28 12:28	Hail	1.75" golf ball	5.95 mi NW of Scotland	Maximum hail size increased from quarter to golf ball during the event time. The report was relayed through mPING.
2026-04-28 12:35	Hail	0.88" nickel	5 mi NNE of Archer City	The location is approximate.
2026-04-25 16:42	Hail	2" hen egg	5.44 mi SE of Holliday	No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2026-04-25 16:50	Hail	3" teacup	6.4 mi SSW of Lakeside City	No narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser
2026-04-25 16:56	Hail	1.5" ping pong	1.12 mi E of Lakeside City	The location is approximate.
2026-04-25 17:17	Hail	2" hen egg	1.32 mi S of Lakeside City	The report was relayed through mPING.
2026-04-01 20:22	Wind	54 kt 62 mph	.64 mi SSE of Mankins	Wind gust captured by a vehicle anemometer along Texas Highway 25, south of Mankins. The location is approximate.
2025-07-31 16:48	Hail	1" quarter	0 mi N of Archer City	The report was relayed by amateur radio. The location is approximate.
2025-06-03 16:10	Wind	65 kt 75 mph	0 mi N of Holliday	An estimated wind gust in the community of Holiday. The report was relayed by amateur radio. The location is approximate.
2025-06-03 16:27	Wind	56 kt 64 mph	3.58 mi SSW of Lakeside City	Powerlines were blown down. The report was relayed through mPING. The event time is estimated from radar observations.
2025-06-03 16:36	Wind	56 kt 64 mph	4.13 mi ESE of Lakeside City	An estimated wind gust near the intersection of U.S. Highway 281 and FM1954. The report was relayed by amateur radio.
2025-06-03 16:40	Wind	61 kt 70 mph	5.76 mi SE of Lakeside City	Numerous confirmations, including at least one relayed image, of power poles snapped along U.S. Highway 281 near Half House Road. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated from radar observations.
2025-06-03 16:52	Hail	1" quarter	6.12 mi SE of Lakeside City	The report was relayed through mPING.
2025-05-19 12:50	Hail	0.75" penny	0 mi N of Archer City	The report was relayed by amateur radio.
2025-04-29 19:05	Wind	65 kt 75 mph	.58 mi NE of Holliday	Multiple power poles blown down. Event time is estimated from radar observations.
2025-04-05 00:38	Hail	1" quarter	3.86 mi SSW of Lakeside City	No narrative filed · source: Fire Department/Rescue
2025-04-05 00:38	Hail	0.88" nickel	0 mi N of Holliday	The report was relayed by amateur radio.
2025-04-05 00:43	Hail	1" quarter	3.09 mi S of Lakeside City	No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager
2025-04-03 05:25	Hail	1" quarter	0 mi N of Holliday	Event time is estimated from radar observations.
2024-05-25 16:08	Hail	1.75" golf ball	0 mi N of Windthorst	Relayed by amateur radio.
2024-05-09 10:53	Hail	0.88" nickel	5.93 mi SSW of Lakeside City	Relayed by local fire department.
2024-05-09 11:07	Hail	1" quarter	0 mi N of Lakeside City	Time is radar estimated.
2024-04-27 19:10	Hail	0.88" nickel	0 mi N of Holliday	Relayed by amateur radio.
2024-04-27 20:35	Hail	0.75" penny	.41 mi WSW of Dundee	MPing report.
2024-03-24 19:21	Hail	1" quarter	0 mi N of Archer City	Report relayed via amateur radio.
2023-08-10 19:20	Hail	0.88" nickel	3.94 mi SSW of Archer City	No narrative filed · source: Amateur Radio
2023-06-23 10:23	Hail	1" quarter	3.86 mi NNE of Mankins	No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2023-05-12 19:03	Hail	1.75" golf ball	3.6 mi SW of Archer City	No narrative filed · source: Public
2023-05-06 17:22	Hail	1" quarter	2.68 mi ENE of Lake Kickapoo Dam	No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2023-05-06 17:35	Hail	0.88" nickel	0 mi N of Mankins	No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2023-03-23 20:26	Hail	1" quarter	1.86 mi ENE of Mankins	No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2023-03-23 20:36	Hail	0.88" nickel	0 mi N of Holliday	No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2022-11-04 13:25	Hail	1" quarter	0 mi N of Archer City	No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2022-09-04 15:32	Hail	0.88" nickel	0 mi N of Archer City	No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2022-06-10 00:26	Wind	54 kt 62 mph	0 mi N of Mankins	No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2022-05-13 19:15	Hail	1.5" ping pong	2.95 mi WSW of Lakeside City	No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager
2021-11-10 18:14	Wind	50 kt 58 mph	3.51 mi ESE of Lakeside City	No narrative filed · source: Public
2021-11-10 18:35	Hail	1" quarter	4.15 mi S of Lakeside City	No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager
2021-05-27 21:30	Wind	56 kt 64 mph	.57 mi E of Lakeside City	Shed and windows damages. Time estimated by radar.
2021-04-23 19:24	Hail	1" quarter	0 mi N of Holliday	No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2021-04-23 19:35	Hail	2.5" tennis ball	3.45 mi S of Holliday	No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2021-04-23 19:44	Hail	1.5" ping pong	.9 mi SE of Lakeside City	No narrative filed · source: Public
2021-04-23 19:56	Hail	3" teacup	0 mi N of Lakeside City	No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager
2021-04-23 19:59	Hail	3" teacup	5.13 mi SSW of Lakeside City	No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2020-08-16 18:43	Wind	65 kt 75 mph	.58 mi E of Archer City	Roof blown off building and reported in the Archer City Fire Dept parking lot.
2020-08-16 18:43	Wind	59 kt 68 mph	.58 mi W of Archer City	No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2020-08-16 19:00	Wind	56 kt 64 mph	0 mi N of Windthorst	Several damaged signs and no power in town.
2020-08-16 19:06	Wind	61 kt 70 mph	.58 mi E of Archer City	Roof damage along Hwy 79 and West Evergreen in Archer City.
2020-08-16 19:19	Wind	61 kt 70 mph	0 mi N of Archer City	Trees down at a home.
2020-05-24 17:33	Hail	0.88" nickel	1.34 mi WSW of Lakeside City	No narrative filed · source: Fire Department/Rescue
2020-05-22 21:40	Hail	1" quarter	0 mi N of Archer City	No narrative filed · source: Amateur Radio
2020-05-22 21:43	Hail	1" quarter	.69 mi S of Holliday	No narrative filed · source: Amateur Radio
2020-05-22 22:18	Hail	1" quarter	3.86 mi NNW of Mankins	No narrative filed · source: Amateur Radio
2020-05-15 19:10	Wind	61 kt 70 mph	0 mi N of Archer City	Two transformers blown and a tin roof blown off of a house.
2020-05-15 19:28	Hail	1" quarter	0 mi N of Megargel	No narrative filed · source: Amateur Radio
2020-05-15 19:36	Wind	51 kt 59 mph	0 mi N of Archer City	No narrative filed · source: Amateur Radio
2020-05-07 19:24	Hail	2.75" baseball	5.58 mi WSW of Archer City	No narrative filed · source: Broadcast Media
2020-05-07 19:39	Hail	2.75" baseball	10.94 mi ESE of Megargel	No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2020-04-28 00:50	Hail	1" quarter	0 mi N of Scotland	No narrative filed · source: COOP Observer
2020-04-28 20:20	Hail	2.75" baseball	.69 mi S of Windthorst	Time estimate from radar.
2020-03-28 03:25	Wind	56 kt 64 mph	8.55 mi N of Lakeside City	A power pole was snapped near the base. Large tree limbs downed. Time estimated from radar.
2019-06-23 16:00	Hail	0.88" nickel	3.26 mi NNW of Archer City	No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2019-06-01 19:05	Wind	61 kt 70 mph	0 mi N of Archer City	A power pole reported down along with sporadic tree damage.
2019-05-01 13:11	Hail	1.75" golf ball	0 mi N of Scotland	No narrative filed · source: Amateur Radio
2019-05-01 13:51	Hail	0.75" penny	5 mi W of Holliday	No narrative filed · source: Fire Department/Rescue
2019-04-28 03:10	Hail	1" quarter	0 mi N of Archer City	No narrative filed · source: Public
2018-12-26 18:10	Wind	65 kt 75 mph	1.34 mi WSW of Lakeside City	Fire department reported 2 barns destroyed, a house with all windows blown out by debris, a barn wrapped in power lines, and 4 power poles down. Time is radar estimate.
2018-06-23 20:50	Hail	2.25" tennis ball	.69 mi S of Lake Kickapoo Dam	Time estimated by radar.
2018-06-23 20:55	Hail	1.75" golf ball	.69 mi N of Lake Kickapoo Dam	No narrative filed · source: Public
2018-06-23 20:57	Hail	1" quarter	2.7 mi NE of Lake Kickapoo Dam	No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2018-05-02 19:25	Wind	70 kt 81 mph	.49 mi S of Windthorst	The Windthorst High School gymnasium had significant roof damage from thunderstorm winds. A greenhouse was also destroyed at the school, and a nearby barbecue restaurant sustained roof damage on the southwest side of the building.
2018-03-25 16:23	Hail	0.88" nickel	.69 mi S of Holliday	No narrative filed · source: Fire Department/Rescue
2018-03-25 16:26	Hail	0.88" nickel	.69 mi N of Holliday	Dime to nickel size hail covered the ground just north of Holliday.
2017-09-19 16:15	Wind	56 kt 64 mph	1.5 mi SSE of Lakeside City	Four power poles were downed/snapped by strong winds.
2017-09-19 17:00	Wind	52 kt 60 mph	1.5 mi SSE of Lakeside City	The fire department estimated wind speeds near 60 mph.
2017-07-23 18:45	Wind	52 kt 60 mph	.69 mi S of Holliday	Trees and tree limbs downed.
2017-05-19 13:12	Hail	1" quarter	0 mi N of Windthorst	No narrative filed · source: Public
2017-05-19 22:16	Hail	0.88" nickel	2.15 mi SSE of Scotland	No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2017-05-18 19:15	Hail	1" quarter	1.86 mi WSW of Lake Kickapoo Dam	No narrative filed · source: Fire Department/Rescue
2017-05-18 19:15	Hail	1.75" golf ball	.69 mi N of Dundee	No narrative filed · source: Public
2017-04-21 00:24	Hail	1" quarter	1.5 mi SSE of Lakeside City	No narrative filed · source: Fire Department/Rescue
2016-07-04 17:54	Hail	1" quarter	0 mi N of Mankins	No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager
2016-05-26 19:10	Hail	1" quarter	0 mi N of Megargel	No narrative filed · source: Public
2016-04-19 20:35	Hail	1" quarter	1.86 mi WSW of Lake Kickapoo Dam	No narrative filed · source: Fire Department/Rescue
2016-04-11 14:05	Hail	2.75" baseball	0 mi N of Scotland	Relayed through Twitter.
2016-04-11 14:10	Hail	1.5" ping pong	0 mi N of Scotland	No narrative filed · source: Public
2015-05-28 17:21	Wind	56 kt 64 mph	.69 mi S of Holliday	Tree limbs snapped and trees uprooted.
2015-05-27 15:38	Hail	1" quarter	0 mi N of Archer City	No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager
2015-05-26 15:35	Hail	1" quarter	0 mi N of Megargel	No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2015-05-26 15:35	Hail	1" quarter	7.6 mi S of Windthorst	No narrative filed · source: Public
2015-05-26 15:55	Hail	1.5" ping pong	0 mi N of Windthorst	No damage reported.
2015-05-26 16:22	Hail	1" quarter	1.8 mi SE of Lakeside City	No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2015-05-26 16:36	Hail	1.5" ping pong	5.04 mi ESE of Lakeside City	No damage reported.
2015-05-25 11:30	Wind	56 kt 64 mph	0 mi N of Megargel	Sporadic tree damage occurred.
2015-05-19 16:05	Hail	1" quarter	1.15 mi E of Megargel	No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2015-05-19 22:15	Hail	1.25" half dollar	3.45 mi S of Archer City	No narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser
2015-05-07 14:39	Hail	1" quarter	5.13 mi NNW of Dundee	No narrative filed · source: Public
2015-05-06 18:10	Wind	52 kt 60 mph	5.79 mi W of Scotland	Large tree downed.
2014-06-23 03:25	Wind	56 kt 64 mph	.57 mi E of Lakeside City	Several power lines blown down.
2014-05-07 16:25	Hail	1" quarter	4.15 mi S of Lakeside City	No narrative filed · source: Public
2014-05-07 16:31	Hail	1.75" golf ball	6.93 mi N of Scotland	No narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser
2013-08-16 03:25	Wind	52 kt 60 mph	0 mi N of Scotland	Numerous 4 to 6 inch diameter tree limbs down. Time estimated from radar.
2013-08-16 03:35	Wind	61 kt 70 mph	0 mi N of Windthorst	Minor structural damage in Windthorst with numerous downed trees and power lines and poles.
2013-05-15 19:20	Hail	1" quarter	5.99 mi SSW of Windthorst	Quarter size hail reported.
2013-04-09 18:33	Hail	2.75" baseball	12.42 mi ESE of Megargel	No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2013-04-09 19:07	Hail	1.75" golf ball	4.15 mi S of Windthorst	No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2013-04-09 19:09	Hail	1" quarter	0 mi N of Windthorst	No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2013-03-09 13:35	Hail	1.25" half dollar	.58 mi W of Windthorst	No damage information was available.
2012-05-29 19:59	Hail	1.75" golf ball	.69 mi S of Lake Kickapoo Dam	No narrative filed · source: Amateur Radio
2012-05-29 20:10	Hail	2.75" baseball	.69 mi S of Lake Kickapoo Dam	No damage was reported.
2012-05-28 17:20	Wind	50 kt 58 mph	7 mi W of Holliday	No narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser
2012-05-28 18:00	Hail	1.25" half dollar	4 mi WSW of Mankins	No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2012-05-28 18:22	Wind	53 kt 61 mph	1.73 mi W of Archer City	No narrative filed · source: Amateur Radio
2012-02-03 13:45	Hail	1.25" half dollar	7 mi S of Windthorst	No narrative filed · source: Public
2011-05-23 18:08	Hail	1" quarter	2 mi NW of Archer City	No narrative filed · source: Public
2011-05-22 17:04	Hail	2.75" baseball	2 mi SW of Windthorst	No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2011-05-22 17:11	Hail	2.75" baseball	1 mi N of Windthorst	No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2011-05-22 17:18	Hail	1" quarter	0 mi N of Scotland	No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter
2011-05-08 17:58	Hail	0.88" nickel	9 mi NNE of Megargel	No narrative filed · source: Public
2011-05-08 18:26	Hail	0.88" nickel	0 mi N of Mankins	No narrative filed · source: Amateur Radio
2011-05-01 03:35	Wind	52 kt 60 mph	0 mi N of Megargel	Minor wind damage was reported. Monetary damage estimates were not available.
2011-05-01 03:56	Wind	56 kt 64 mph	1.44 mi S of Archer City	Power lines were downed along Highway 79, causing parts of Archer City to be without power. Monetary damages were estimated.
2011-05-01 04:15	Wind	56 kt 64 mph	0 mi N of Windthorst	Minor damage occurred along Highway 281 in Windthorst. Monetary damage estimates were not available.
2011-04-25 00:02	Hail	1" quarter	3 mi W of Archer City	No narrative filed · source: Public

Worst storm days in Archer County

Date	Reports that day	Largest hail	Peak gust
2021-04-23	5	3" (teacup)	—
2015-05-26	5	1.5" (ping pong ball)	—
2025-06-03	5	1" (quarter)	75 mph
2020-08-16	5	—	75 mph
2026-04-25	4	3" (teacup)	—
2013-04-09	3	2.75" (baseball)	—
2011-05-22	3	2.75" (baseball)	—
2018-06-23	3	2.25" (tennis ball)	—
2026-04-28	3	1.75" (golf ball)	—
2012-05-28	3	1.25" (half dollar)	61 mph

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)

Date	Size	Near	What was reported
2026-04-25	2" hen egg	5.44 mi SE of Holliday	No narrative filed
2026-04-25	3" teacup	6.4 mi SSW of Lakeside City	No narrative filed
2026-04-25	2" hen egg	1.32 mi S of Lakeside City	The report was relayed through mPING.
2021-04-23	2.5" tennis ball	3.45 mi S of Holliday	No narrative filed
2021-04-23	3" teacup	0 mi N of Lakeside City	No narrative filed
2021-04-23	3" teacup	5.13 mi SSW of Lakeside City	No narrative filed
2020-05-07	2.75" baseball	5.58 mi WSW of Archer City	No narrative filed
2020-05-07	2.75" baseball	10.94 mi ESE of Megargel	No narrative filed

When does hail hit Archer County?

Across 16 years of records, May produced the most reports (55), followed by the months either side of it. Monthly totals:

Month	Reports	Share
January	0	0.0%
February	1	0.8%
March	7	5.6%
April	31	24.8%
May	55	44.0%
June	13	10.4%
July	3	2.4%
August	8	6.4%
September	3	2.4%
October	0	0.0%
November	3	2.4%
December	1	0.8%

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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 48009). 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.