Hail history for Garland, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Garland since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Garland
- Last hail
- Jul 5, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 17 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 2, 1982
67 reports on 50 days since 1961 · #93 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Garland
- 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 Garland
The latest hail report in and around Garland is from July 5, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.25 in on September 24, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Garland logged 37 reports on 21 hail days, about 1.9 reports a year. That is 3.4 times the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #93 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Garland accounts for 8% of the 842 reports filed in Dallas County.
15% 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 April 2, 1982.
Reports were up 31% in 2016–2025 (21) compared with 2006–2015 (16). The busiest year was 2011, with 8 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (28% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Garland 1.9
- Dallas County 18.0
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Garland 21
- Dallas County 118
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Garland 15%
- Dallas County 13%
- 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 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 5 | 7 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 6, 2025 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 27, 2024 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 5 | 2.25 in | — |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 1982 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Dallas | — | 08:05 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 1979 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Dallas | — | 10:33 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 2.25 inhen egg | 1.38 N Garland | Dallas | $150K | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.5 NNE Garland | Dallas | $50K | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1 SW Garland | Dallas | $15K | 19:42 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 19 28%
- 1–2 in 38 57%
- 2 in + 10 15%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.7 WNW Rose Hill | Dallas | — | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.9 E Richardson | Dallas | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Garland | Dallas | — | 09:40 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Garland | Dallas | — | 09:35 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Garland | Dallas | — | 09:28 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.9 E Richardson | Dallas | — | 15:46 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.9 E Richardson | Dallas | — | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.9 E Richardson | Dallas | — | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.5 NNE Garland | Dallas | $50K | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.22 NW Garland | Dallas | $15K | 17:53 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.15 NNW Garland | Dallas | — | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 2.25 inhen egg | 1.38 N Garland | Dallas | $150K | 17:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Garland
Questions about hail in Garland
How often does it hail in Garland, Texas?
67 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Garland since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.9 reports a year. That ranks #93 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Garland?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Garland?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 2, 1982. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Garland?
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 Garland had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 17 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.