Hail history for Bullard, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bullard since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bullard
- Last hail
- Apr 29, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.25 in
- grapefruit · Feb 5, 2008
30 reports on 26 days since 1985 · #319 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Bullard
- 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 Bullard
The latest hail report in and around Bullard is from April 29, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 29, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bullard logged 16 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 45% more than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #319 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bullard accounts for 8% of the 374 reports filed in Smith County.
13% 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 4.25 in (grapefruit) on February 5, 2008 near 2 N Bullard.
Reports were down 77% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2010, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in February (27% of reports); 43% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bullard 0.8
- Smith County 9.7
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bullard 13
- Smith County 86
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bullard 13%
- Smith County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 5, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2008 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 2 N Bullard | Smith | $50K | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2000 | 3.00 inteacup | 1 S Bullard | Cherokee | — | 22:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 1991 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Smith | — | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| Oct 24, 2010 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.23 SE Flint | Smith | — | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.91 NE Bullard | Smith | — | 15:54 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 30%
- 1–2 in 17 57%
- 2 in + 4 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.91 NE Bullard | Smith | 15:54 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 NE Bullard | Smith | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| Mar 5, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.72 ENE Bullard | Smith | 04:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Bullard | Smith | 03:30 local · NCEI |
| Dec 26, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.62 E Bullard | Smith | 21:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.5 SSE Bullard | Cherokee | 02:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.91 NE Bullard | Smith | 21:02 local · NCEI |
| Feb 12, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 0.91 NE Bullard | Cherokee | 06:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.23 SE Flint | Smith | 03:16 local · NCEI |
| Feb 2, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.73 E Bullard | Smith | 22:35 local · NCEI |
| Oct 24, 2010 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.23 SE Flint | Smith | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Oct 24, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.5 NNW Mixon | Cherokee | 21:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bullard
- Whitehouse 13 km · 22
- Noonday 13 km · 20
- Tyler 19 km · 146
- Frankston 20 km · 14
- Jacksonville 21 km · 53
- Chandler 23 km · 10
- New Summerfield 26 km · 10
- Gallatin 32 km · 14
Questions about hail in Bullard
How often does it hail in Bullard, Texas?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bullard since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #319 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bullard?
Most reports come in February, April, May. February alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bullard?
4.25 in (grapefruit size) on February 5, 2008 near 2 N Bullard. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bullard?
The most recent report in this data is from April 29, 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 Bullard had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was April 29, 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.