Hail history for Gun Barrel City, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gun Barrel City since 1988, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Gun Barrel City
- Last hail
- Apr 29, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.25 in
- half dollar · May 3, 2017
12 reports on 12 days since 1988 · #740 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Gun Barrel City
- 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 Gun Barrel City
The latest hail report in and around Gun Barrel City is from April 29, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 29, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gun Barrel City logged 8 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 27% less than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #740 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gun Barrel City accounts for 6% of the 209 reports filed in Henderson 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 1.25 in (half dollar) on May 3, 2017 near 2.82 SSE Cedar Creek Res Nort.
Reports were up 200% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (2). The busiest year was 2017, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (50% of reports); 75% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gun Barrel City 0.4
- Henderson County 4.5
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gun Barrel City 8
- Henderson County 49
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gun Barrel City 0%
- Henderson 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.82 SSE Cedar Creek Res Nort | Henderson | $2K | 13:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.12 SE Cedar Creek Res Nort | Henderson | — | 14:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.71 NE Tool | Henderson | — | 22:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.71 NE Tool | Henderson | — | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.62 SE Cedar Creek Res Nort | Henderson | — | 15:36 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 33%
- 1–2 in 8 67%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.12 SE Cedar Creek Res Nort | Henderson | — | 14:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.71 NE Tool | Henderson | — | 22:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.71 NE Tool | Henderson | — | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.62 SE Cedar Creek Res Nort | Henderson | — | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.82 SSE Cedar Creek Res Nort | Henderson | $2K | 13:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.62 SE Cedar Creek Res Nort | Henderson | — | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 SSW Mabank | Henderson | — | 08:21 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 3.62 SE Cedar Creek Res Nort | Henderson | — | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Oct 24, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.75 SE Cedar Creek Res Nort | Henderson | $5K | 17:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Burleson | Johnson | — | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 1989 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Henderson | — | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Nov 15, 1988 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Henderson | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gun Barrel City
Questions about hail in Gun Barrel City
How often does it hail in Gun Barrel City, Texas?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gun Barrel City since 1988. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #740 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gun Barrel City?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gun Barrel City?
1.25 in (half dollar size) on May 3, 2017 near 2.82 SSE Cedar Creek Res Nort. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gun Barrel City?
The most recent report in this data is from April 29, 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 Gun Barrel City had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 29, 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.