Hail history for Briar, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Briar since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Briar
- Last hail
- Apr 25, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 11 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Apr 1, 2024
28 reports on 20 days since 1975 · #351 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Briar
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Briar
The latest hail report in and around Briar is from April 25, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 4.50 in on April 1, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Briar logged 18 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 64% more than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #351 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Briar accounts for 6% of the 475 reports filed in Wise County.
18% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 10% for the median Texas town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 4.50 in (softball) on April 1, 2024 near 0.69 S Keeter.
Reports were up 160% in 2016–2025 (13) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2024, with 8 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (43% of reports); 82% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Briar 0.9
- Wise County 11.7
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Briar 12
- Wise County 89
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Briar 18%
- Wise County 11%
- Median Texas town on this site 10%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 7 | 1 | 8 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 8, 2024 | 1 | 3.00 in | — |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 6 | 4.50 in | — |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2024 | 4.50 insoftball | 0.69 S Keeter | Wise | $500K | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.37 SSE Boyd | Wise | $100K | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.58 E Keeter | Wise | $300K | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.37 SSE Boyd | Wise | $5K | 17:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.48 W Newark | Wise | $7K | 17:46 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 21%
- 1–2 in 17 61%
- 2 in + 5 18%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.42 WNW Keeter | Wise | $7K | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Keeter | Wise | — | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.21 WSW Rhome | Wise | — | 10:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.37 SSE Boyd | Wise | $100K | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.37 SSE Boyd | Wise | $5K | 17:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.48 W Newark | Wise | $7K | 17:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.58 E Keeter | Wise | $300K | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 4.50 insoftball | 0.69 S Keeter | Wise | $500K | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.9 NW Briar | Wise | — | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NW Briar | Wise | — | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.9 W Newark | Wise | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 SSE Boyd | Wise | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Briar
- Boyd 7 km · 32
- Reno 8 km · 16
- Springtown 11 km · 53
- Pecan Acres 11 km · 33
- Azle 14 km · 32
- New Fairview 17 km · 24
- Paradise 18 km · 30
- Carter 19 km · 17
Questions about hail in Briar
How often does it hail in Briar, Texas?
28 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Briar since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #351 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Briar?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Briar?
4.50 in (softball size) on April 1, 2024 near 0.69 S Keeter. 18% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Briar?
The most recent report in this data is from April 25, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Briar had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 11 reports. The most recent was April 25, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.