Hail history for Grand Prairie, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Grand Prairie since 1958, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Grand Prairie
- Last hail
- Apr 25, 2026
- 3.00 in, teacup size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 15 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Mar 28, 1961
70 reports on 43 days since 1958 · #80 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Grand Prairie
- 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 Grand Prairie
The latest hail report in and around Grand Prairie is from April 25, 2026, 3.00 in (teacup size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on April 25, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Grand Prairie logged 37 reports on 19 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 #80 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Grand Prairie accounts for 8% of the 842 reports filed in Dallas County.
19% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on March 28, 1961.
Reports were up 18% in 2016–2025 (20) compared with 2006–2015 (17). The busiest year was 2012, with 8 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 74% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Grand Prairie 1.9
- Dallas County 18.0
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Grand Prairie 19
- Dallas County 118
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Grand Prairie 19%
- 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 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | 2 | 3.00 in | — |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 27, 2024 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 22, 2024 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
| Mar 1, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 1961 | 3.50 inteacup | — | Dallas | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.69 N Lakeview | Dallas | $100K | 23:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2012 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.94 SW Lakeland Hgts | Dallas | $800K | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2012 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.72 N Florence Hill | Dallas | $800K | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2012 | 3.00 inteacup | Grand Prairie | Dallas | $120K | 18:20 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 18 26%
- 1–2 in 39 56%
- 2 in + 13 19%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.69 N Lakeview | Dallas | $100K | 23:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.74 E Grand Prairie Arpt | Dallas | — | 23:36 local · NCEI |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 SSE Florence Hill | Dallas | — | 18:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 NNW Florence Hill | Dallas | — | 19:01 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 N Florence Hill | Dallas | $9K | 18:49 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.38 SSE Webb | Tarrant | — | 19:09 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 W Florence Hill | Dallas | $8K | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.5 NNW Florence Hill | Dallas | — | 18:44 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.16 E Grand Prairie Arpt | Dallas | — | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.16 E Grand Prairie Arpt | Dallas | — | 17:53 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.16 E Grand Prairie Arpt | Dallas | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.23 SE Florence Hill | Dallas | — | 19:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Grand Prairie
- Arlington 10 km · 171
- Duncanville 11 km · 26
- Cedar Hill 12 km · 25
- Mansfield 15 km · 68
- DeSoto 17 km · 20
- Kennedale 19 km · 10
- Irving 20 km · 58
- Euless 20 km · 41
Questions about hail in Grand Prairie
How often does it hail in Grand Prairie, Texas?
70 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Grand Prairie since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.9 reports a year. That ranks #80 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Grand Prairie?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Grand Prairie?
3.50 in (teacup size) on March 28, 1961. 19% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Grand Prairie?
The most recent report in this data is from April 25, 2026 (3.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Grand Prairie had in the last five years?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 15 reports. The most recent was April 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.