Hail history for Dallas County, Texas
Every NOAA hail report filed in Dallas County since 1955, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Dallas County
- Last hail
- Jul 5, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 40
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 138 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Apr 12, 1986
842 reports on 344 days since 1955 · #4 of 255 Texas counties
Hail map · Dallas County
- 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 Dallas County
The latest hail report in Dallas County is from July 5, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 40 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 4.00 in on June 12, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Dallas County logged 360 reports on 118 hail days, about 18.0 reports a year. That is 5.1 times the median Texas county (3.5 a year) and ranks #4 of 255 Texas counties for all-time reports. Dallas County holds 2% of all 55,619 hail reports in Texas.
13% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 12% for the median Texas county. The largest hail on record here is 4.50 in (softball) on April 12, 1986.
Reports were up 20% in 2016–2025 (196) compared with 2006–2015 (164). The busiest year was 2012, with 53 reports on 7 days. Hail here peaks in April (29% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Dallas County 18.0
- Median Texas county 3.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Dallas County 118
- Median Texas county 42
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Dallas County 13%
- Median Texas county 12%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 29 | |||||||
| 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 16 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 4 | 24 | 28 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 21 | 15 | 51 | |||||||
| 2022 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 | ||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 29 | |||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | ||||||||
| 2019 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 20 | |||||||
| 2018 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 13 | |||||||||
| 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 13 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 24, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 23, 2026 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 13 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 5 | 3.00 in | — |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 6, 2025 | 5 | 1.50 in | — |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 6 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 28, 2024 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 27, 2024 | 18 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 24, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 22, 2024 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 8, 2024 | 4 | 1.50 in | — |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 14 | 2.25 in | — |
| Sep 19, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 8 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 9 | 4.00 in | — |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 8, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 3, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 15, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 5 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 2, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Mar 1, 2023 | 5 | 1.25 in | — |
| Dec 13, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Sep 3, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 13, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 17, 2022 | 2 | 0.75 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2022 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| Nov 10, 2021 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 1986 | 4.50 insoftball | — | — | 01:11 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2011 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | Irving | $300K | 19:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 2.71 WNW Cedar Hill | $1.0 million | 21:36 local · NCEI |
| Feb 25, 2000 | 3.75 inteacup | Garland | — | 22:27 local · NCEI |
| Feb 25, 2000 | 3.50 inteacup | East Dallas | $20.0 million | 22:16 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 236 28%
- 1–2 in 499 59%
- 2 in + 107 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.7 WNW Rose Hill | — | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SE Desoto | $1K | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.9 NE De Soto Carroll Arpt | — | 19:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.5 SSE Balch Spgs | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.6 NW Duncanville | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.87 WNW Meaders | — | 01:55 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.8 NE Trinity Mills | — | 01:38 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 ESE (Rbd)redbird Arpt Da | — | 01:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.22 SW Addison | — | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.8 NE Rowlett | — | 18:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 E Rowlett | $15K | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Rowlett | — | 18:47 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Dallas County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 268 | 4.50 in |
| Grand Prairie | 70 | 3.50 in |
| Garland | 67 | 2.75 in |
| Irving | 58 | 4.25 in |
| Richardson | 42 | 3.50 in |
| Mesquite | 36 | 2.75 in |
| Coppell | 29 | 3.00 in |
| Carrollton | 26 | 3.00 in |
| Duncanville | 26 | 2.00 in |
| Cedar Hill | 25 | 4.00 in |
| Rowlett | 22 | 2.00 in |
| DeSoto | 20 | 1.75 in |
| Farmers Branch | 14 | 1.75 in |
| Lancaster | 14 | 3.00 in |
| Seagoville | 13 | 1.75 in |
| Sachse | 12 | 2.00 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison | 8 | 8 | Apr 2, 2023 |
| Balch Springs | 6 | 6 | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Glenn Heights | 4 | 3 | Jun 6, 2026 |
| Hutchins | 3 | 3 | May 27, 2024 |
| University Park | 3 | 3 | May 20, 1985 |
| Wilmer | 3 | 3 | Mar 25, 2025 |
Questions about hail in Dallas County
How often does it hail in Dallas County, Texas?
842 hail reports have been logged in Dallas County since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 18.0 reports a year. That ranks #4 of 255 Texas counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Dallas County?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Dallas County?
4.50 in (softball size) on April 12, 1986. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Dallas County?
The most recent report in this data is from July 5, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Dallas County had in the last five years?
40 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 138 reports. The most recent was July 5, 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.