Hail history for Dawson, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dawson since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Dawson
- Last hail
- May 25, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Feb 16, 2008
13 reports on 12 days since 1984 · #704 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Dawson
- 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 Dawson
The latest hail report in and around Dawson is from May 25, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 25, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Dawson logged 6 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is about half the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #704 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Dawson accounts for 7% of the 194 reports filed in Navarro 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 February 16, 2008 near Dawson.
The busiest year was 2025, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (38% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Dawson 0.3
- Navarro County 5.0
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Dawson 5
- Navarro County 51
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Dawson 0%
- Navarro 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 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 2, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dawson | Navarro | $5K | 00:34 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dawson | Navarro | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dawson | Navarro | — | 14:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 SW Dawson | Navarro | — | 23:05 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Dawson | Navarro | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 31%
- 1–2 in 9 69%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Dawson | Navarro | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 1.81 SW Spring Hill | Navarro | — | 14:11 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 NE Dawson | Navarro | — | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | Dawson | Navarro | — | 19:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Dawson | Navarro | — | 20:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Dawson | Navarro | — | 20:53 local · NCEI |
| Feb 16, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dawson | Navarro | $5K | 00:34 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 SE Navarro Mills Lake | Navarro | — | 01:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Dawson | Navarro | — | 03:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dawson | Navarro | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dawson | Navarro | — | 14:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 SW Dawson | Navarro | — | 23:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Dawson
- Hubbard 10 km · 17
- Coolidge 17 km · 10
- Blooming Grove 22 km · 19
- Mount Calm 22 km · 11
- Corsicana 31 km · 45
- Mexia 32 km · 29
- Italy 36 km · 14
- Streetman 36 km · 11
Questions about hail in Dawson
How often does it hail in Dawson, Texas?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dawson since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #704 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Dawson?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Dawson?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on February 16, 2008 near Dawson. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Dawson?
The most recent report in this data is from May 25, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Dawson had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was May 25, 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.