Hail history for Carter, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Carter since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Carter
- Last hail
- Apr 2, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 20, 2011
17 reports on 16 days since 1986 · #579 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Carter
- 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 Carter
The latest hail report in and around Carter is from April 2, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on March 16, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Carter logged 8 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 27% less than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #579 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Carter accounts for 3% of the 570 reports filed in Parker County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on June 20, 2011 near 10 NNE Weatherford.
Reports were up 67% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2023, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (41% of reports); 82% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Carter 0.4
- Parker County 12.2
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Carter 8
- Parker County 80
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Carter 0%
- Parker County 12%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Mar 2, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Feb 21, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 10 NNE Weatherford | Parker | $20K | 21:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 9 N Weatherford | Parker | $10K | 16:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Parker | — | 23:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Parker | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.16 E Toto | Parker | — | 14:28 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 7 41%
- 1–2 in 10 59%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 6 W Springtown | Parker | — | 23:34 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.16 E Toto | Parker | — | 14:28 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.15 SSW Agnes | Parker | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Feb 21, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.75 SSW Springtown | Parker | — | 21:05 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.9 SE Agnes | Parker | — | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.47 SSW Agnes | Parker | — | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 10 NNE Weatherford | Parker | $20K | 21:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 9 N Weatherford | Parker | $10K | 16:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 10 SW Comanche | Comanche | — | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Huckabay | Erath | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2000 | 0.88 innickel | 8 N Weatherford | Parker | — | 17:43 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 1999 | 0.88 innickel | 3 SW Springtown | Parker | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Carter
- Springtown 8 km · 53
- Peaster 14 km · 20
- Reno 17 km · 16
- Weatherford 18 km · 135
- Azle 19 km · 32
- Briar 19 km · 28
- Hudson Oaks 19 km · 20
- Willow Park 20 km · 25
Questions about hail in Carter
How often does it hail in Carter, Texas?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Carter since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #579 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Carter?
Most reports come in April, June, March. April alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Carter?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 20, 2011 near 10 NNE Weatherford. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Carter?
The most recent report in this data is from April 2, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Carter 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 2, 2023.
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.