Hail history for Cushing, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cushing since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cushing
- Last hail
- Mar 15, 2026
- 2.50 in, tennis ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Mar 15, 2026
12 reports on 11 days since 1984 · #736 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Cushing
- 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 Cushing
The latest hail report in and around Cushing is from March 15, 2026, 2.50 in (tennis ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on March 15, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cushing logged 4 reports on 3 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is 36% of the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #736 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cushing accounts for 7% of the 180 reports filed in Nacogdoches County.
8% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on March 15, 2026 near 1.5 NNE Cushing.
The busiest year was 2005, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in March (33% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cushing 0.2
- Nacogdoches County 4.3
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cushing 3
- Nacogdoches County 49
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cushing 8%
- Nacogdoches County 3%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jan 3, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.5 NNE Cushing | Nacogdoches | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Jan 3, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.98 WSW Oak Flat | Nacogdoches | 02:15 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.5 NNE Cushing | Nacogdoches | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 W Cushing | Nacogdoches | 06:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Cushing | Nacogdoches | 01:01 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 33%
- 1–2 in 7 58%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.5 NNE Cushing | Nacogdoches | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Jan 3, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.98 WSW Oak Flat | Nacogdoches | 02:15 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.5 NNE Cushing | Nacogdoches | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 0.91 NE Cushing | Nacogdoches | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 W Cushing | Nacogdoches | 06:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Cushing | Nacogdoches | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Cushing | Nacogdoches | 01:01 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Cushing | Nacogdoches | 20:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Cushing | Nacogdoches | 18:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Cushing | Nacogdoches | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| Oct 23, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Cushing | Nacogdoches | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 1984 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Nacogdoches | 15:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Cushing
- Mount Enterprise 19 km · 15
- Alto 28 km · 12
- Nacogdoches 29 km · 71
- Rusk 29 km · 34
- Gallatin 31 km · 14
- New Summerfield 32 km · 10
- Garrison 33 km · 12
- Henderson 39 km · 54
Questions about hail in Cushing
How often does it hail in Cushing, Texas?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cushing since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #736 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cushing?
Most reports come in March, May, April. March alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cushing?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on March 15, 2026 near 1.5 NNE Cushing. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cushing?
The most recent report in this data is from March 15, 2026 (2.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Cushing had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was March 15, 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.