Hail history for Cresson, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cresson since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cresson
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Mar 26, 1961
37 reports on 28 days since 1959 · #234 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Cresson
- 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 Cresson
The latest hail report in and around Cresson is from April 28, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 28, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cresson logged 16 reports on 12 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 #234 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cresson accounts for 16% of the 232 reports filed in Hood County.
5% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on March 26, 1961.
Reports were down 55% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (32% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cresson 0.8
- Hood County 6.3
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cresson 12
- Hood County 50
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cresson 5%
- Hood County 9%
- 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 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 1961 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Johnson | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 1959 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Parker | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 E Cresson | Hood | $7K | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Oct 10, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.01 NE Cresson | Hood | $10K | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.92 NW Godley | Johnson | $2K | 15:01 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 15 41%
- 1–2 in 20 54%
- 2 in + 2 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 E Cresson | Hood | $7K | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 WSW Cresson | Hood | — | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SE Cresson | Hood | — | 16:47 local · NCEI |
| Oct 10, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.01 NE Cresson | Hood | $10K | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.92 NW Godley | Johnson | $2K | 15:01 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 8.29 S Aledo | Parker | — | 21:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Cresson | Hood | — | 17:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.62 SSE Cresson | Hood | — | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 8.98 S Aledo | Parker | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 8.47 S Aledo | Parker | — | 18:13 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Cresson | Hood | — | 18:56 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Cresson | Hood | — | 02:39 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Cresson
- Godley 11 km · 33
- Granbury 18 km · 91
- Aledo 19 km · 23
- Pecan Plantation 19 km · 17
- Western Lake 21 km · 21
- Oak Trail Shores 21 km · 14
- Benbrook 22 km · 50
- Joshua 23 km · 23
Questions about hail in Cresson
How often does it hail in Cresson, Texas?
37 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cresson since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #234 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cresson?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cresson?
2.75 in (baseball size) on March 26, 1961. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cresson?
The most recent report in this data is from April 28, 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 Cresson had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 28, 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.