Hail history for Gunter, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gunter since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Gunter
- Last hail
- Jun 23, 2023
- 1.88 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · May 11, 1999
20 reports on 17 days since 1955 · #514 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Gunter
- 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 Gunter
The latest hail report in and around Gunter is from June 23, 2023, 1.88 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on June 23, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gunter logged 9 reports on 8 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 #514 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gunter accounts for 4% of the 486 reports filed in Grayson County.
10% 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 May 11, 1999 near Gunter.
Reports were up 100% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2023, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (40% of reports); 95% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gunter 0.5
- Grayson County 13.4
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gunter 8
- Grayson County 97
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gunter 10%
- Grayson County 11%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2023 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 1999 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | Gunter | Grayson | $50K | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | Gunter | Grayson | $100K | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 1.88 ingolf ball | 3.62 SSW Gunter | Grayson | $5K | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Gunter | Grayson | — | 00:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Grayson | — | 20:30 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 5 25%
- 1–2 in 13 65%
- 2 in + 2 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2023 | 1.88 ingolf ball | 3.62 SSW Gunter | Grayson | $5K | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | Gunter | Grayson | $100K | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Gunter | Grayson | — | 20:33 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.58 E Gunter | Grayson | — | 16:54 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.88 E Tioga | Grayson | — | 15:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Gunter | Grayson | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Gunter | Grayson | — | 01:15 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Gunter | Grayson | — | 19:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Gunter | Grayson | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Bridgeport | Wise | — | 22:43 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 1999 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | Gunter | Grayson | $50K | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W Gunter | Grayson | — | 20:01 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gunter
- Celina 11 km · 30
- Tioga 11 km · 15
- Pilot Point 13 km · 19
- Collinsville 18 km · 13
- Aubrey 19 km · 20
- Prosper 20 km · 26
- Van Alstyne 22 km · 25
- Howe 22 km · 16
Questions about hail in Gunter
How often does it hail in Gunter, Texas?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gunter since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #514 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gunter?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gunter?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on May 11, 1999 near Gunter. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gunter?
The most recent report in this data is from June 23, 2023 (1.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Gunter had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was June 23, 2023.
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.