Hail history for Hooks, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hooks since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hooks
- Last hail
- Jun 26, 2023
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.25 in
- grapefruit · Mar 31, 2008
23 reports on 19 days since 1975 · #450 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Hooks
- 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 Hooks
The latest hail report in and around Hooks is from June 26, 2023, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 26, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hooks logged 17 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 55% more than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #450 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hooks accounts for 7% of the 324 reports filed in Bowie County.
4% 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 4.25 in (grapefruit) on March 31, 2008 near Hooks.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2016, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (30% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hooks 0.8
- Bowie County 6.3
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hooks 13
- Bowie County 68
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hooks 4%
- Bowie County 4%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2023 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2008 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | Hooks | Bowie | 22:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.72 WSW Hooks | Bowie | 07:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.53 WSW Hooks | Bowie | 07:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.31 W Hooks | Bowie | 23:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.31 W Hooks | Bowie | 22:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 35%
- 1–2 in 14 61%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.72 WSW Hooks | Bowie | 07:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.53 WSW Hooks | Bowie | 07:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.53 WSW Hooks | Bowie | 07:17 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.33 W Hooks | Bowie | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 4.72 SSW Smith Hill | Bowie | 21:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.04 WSW Hooks | Bowie | 01:28 local · NCEI |
| Mar 17, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.28 W Hooks | Bowie | 09:21 local · NCEI |
| Mar 17, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.96 WSW Hooks | Bowie | 09:12 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.5 SSW Burns | Bowie | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.31 W Hooks | Bowie | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.31 W Hooks | Bowie | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jan 10, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.31 W Hooks | Bowie | 08:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hooks
- New Boston 12 km · 31
- Redwater 13 km · 17
- Nash 14 km · 10
- Maud 17 km · 24
- Texarkana 19 km · 72
- Domino 28 km · 13
- De Kalb 31 km · 37
- Douglassville 32 km · 20
Questions about hail in Hooks
How often does it hail in Hooks, Texas?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hooks since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #450 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hooks?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hooks?
4.25 in (grapefruit size) on March 31, 2008 near Hooks. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hooks?
The most recent report in this data is from June 26, 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 Hooks had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was June 26, 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.