Hail history for Girard, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Girard since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Girard
- Last hail
- Apr 30, 2025
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Apr 29, 2025
27 reports on 25 days since 1974 · #361 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Girard
- 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 Girard
The latest hail report in and around Girard is from April 30, 2025, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 4.00 in on April 29, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Girard logged 9 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 18% less than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #361 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Girard accounts for 18% of the 153 reports filed in Kent County.
7% 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on April 29, 2025 near 0.93 NNE Girard.
Reports were down 20% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2003, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (37% of reports); 100% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Girard 0.5
- Kent County 3.1
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Girard 9
- Kent County 50
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Girard 7%
- Kent 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1 | 4.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2025 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 0.93 NNE Girard | Kent | — | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2003 | 2.75 inbaseball | 8 W Paducah | Cottle | $10K | 00:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.25 SE Girard | Kent | — | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 NE Girard | Kent | — | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Girard | Kent | — | 21:02 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 15%
- 1–2 in 21 78%
- 2 in + 2 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.27 SE Girard | Kent | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 0.93 NNE Girard | Kent | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.25 SE Girard | Kent | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.4 SE Girard | Kent | 22:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 NE Girard | Kent | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Girard | Kent | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Girard | Kent | 21:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Girard | Kent | 21:22 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Girard | Kent | 19:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Girard | Kent | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Girard | Kent | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Girard | Kent | 16:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Girard
Questions about hail in Girard
How often does it hail in Girard, Texas?
27 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Girard since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #361 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Girard?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Girard?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on April 29, 2025 near 0.93 NNE Girard. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Girard?
The most recent report in this data is from April 30, 2025 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Girard 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 April 30, 2025.
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.