Hail history for Gatesville, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gatesville since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Gatesville
- Last hail
- Apr 12, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 9 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Apr 20, 2023
43 reports on 33 days since 1956 · #193 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Gatesville
- 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 Gatesville
The latest hail report in and around Gatesville is from April 12, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on April 20, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gatesville logged 23 reports on 15 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is about twice the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #193 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gatesville accounts for 19% of the 221 reports filed in Coryell 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on April 20, 2023 near 0.91 NE Gatesville.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (12) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2023, with 7 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 74% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gatesville 1.1
- Coryell County 6.3
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gatesville 15
- Coryell County 56
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gatesville 5%
- Coryell County 10%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 4 | 3 | 7 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 11, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 10, 2023 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.91 NE Gatesville | Coryell | $100K | 14:44 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2001 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 NE Meridian | Bosque | — | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.77 E Gatesville | Coryell | $4K | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.37 ENE Gatesville | Coryell | $250K | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Gatesville Arpt | Coryell | $3K | 17:44 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 23%
- 1–2 in 31 72%
- 2 in + 2 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.18 W South Mtn | Coryell | — | 14:26 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.77 E Gatesville | Coryell | $4K | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.37 ENE Gatesville | Coryell | $250K | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.18 W South Mtn | Coryell | — | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.77 W South Mtn | Coryell | — | 17:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.18 E Gatesville | Coryell | — | 14:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N North Ft Hood | Coryell | — | 14:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.18 W South Mtn | Coryell | — | 14:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.91 NE Gatesville | Coryell | $100K | 14:44 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 E Gatesville | Coryell | — | 12:26 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.01 E Gatesville | Coryell | — | 12:17 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.18 W South Mtn | Coryell | — | 14:48 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gatesville
- Crawford 30 km · 19
- McGregor 31 km · 35
- Fort Cavazos 34 km · 10
- Valley Mills 36 km · 18
- Cranfills Gap 38 km · 11
- Copperas Cove 39 km · 56
- Evant 39 km · 24
- Killeen 40 km · 99
Questions about hail in Gatesville
How often does it hail in Gatesville, Texas?
43 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gatesville since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #193 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gatesville?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gatesville?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on April 20, 2023 near 0.91 NE Gatesville. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gatesville?
The most recent report in this data is from April 12, 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 Gatesville had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 9 reports. The most recent was April 12, 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.