Hail history for Hawkins, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hawkins since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hawkins
- Last hail
- Jun 10, 2023
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Apr 21, 1997
19 reports on 17 days since 1955 · #541 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Hawkins
- 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 Hawkins
The latest hail report in and around Hawkins is from June 10, 2023, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on May 8, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hawkins logged 7 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 36% less than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #541 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hawkins accounts for 12% of the 165 reports filed in Wood County.
11% 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 4.50 in (softball) on April 21, 1997 near Hawkins.
The busiest year was 2023, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (26% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hawkins 0.3
- Wood County 3.4
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hawkins 6
- Wood County 38
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hawkins 11%
- Wood County 12%
- 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 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 8, 2023 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
| Aug 17, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 1997 | 4.50 insoftball | Hawkins | Wood | 23:30 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.99 ENE Hawkins | Wood | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.35 ENE Hawkins | Wood | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hawkins | Wood | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Nov 23, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hawkins | Wood | 10:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 26%
- 1–2 in 12 63%
- 2 in + 2 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.35 ENE Hawkins | Wood | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.99 ENE Hawkins | Wood | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.99 ENE Hawkins | Wood | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 ENE Hawkins | Wood | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.3 ENE Hawkins | Wood | 11:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hawkins | Wood | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NE Hawkins | Wood | 23:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Hawkins | Wood | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| Nov 23, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hawkins | Wood | 10:45 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Hawkins | Wood | 13:11 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Hawkins | Wood | 22:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hawkins | Wood | 15:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hawkins
- Big Sandy 9 km · 17
- Winona 11 km · 10
- Lindale 22 km · 44
- Gladewater 25 km · 25
- Hideaway 26 km · 10
- Mineola 27 km · 21
- Gilmer 29 km · 37
- Liberty City 29 km · 11
Questions about hail in Hawkins
How often does it hail in Hawkins, Texas?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hawkins since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #541 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hawkins?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hawkins?
4.50 in (softball size) on April 21, 1997 near Hawkins. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hawkins?
The most recent report in this data is from June 10, 2023 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hawkins had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was June 10, 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.