Hail history for Howe, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Howe since 1989, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Howe
- Last hail
- Sep 21, 2025
- 2.50 in, tennis ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Sep 21, 2025
16 reports on 15 days since 1989 · #607 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Howe
- 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 Howe
The latest hail report in and around Howe is from September 21, 2025, 2.50 in (tennis ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on September 21, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Howe logged 11 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #607 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Howe accounts for 3% of the 486 reports filed in Grayson County.
6% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on September 21, 2025 near 2.69 ESE Howe.
Reports were down 17% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2025, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Howe 0.6
- Grayson County 13.4
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Howe 10
- Grayson County 97
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Howe 6%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2025 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
| May 9, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 9, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.69 ESE Howe | Grayson | $50K | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.86 ESE Howe | Grayson | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7 SSW Sherman | Grayson | $40K | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Oct 11, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 S Bryson | Jack | — | 01:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Howe | Grayson | — | 18:35 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 31%
- 1–2 in 10 63%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.69 ESE Howe | Grayson | $50K | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.86 ESE Howe | Grayson | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.37 NNE Howe | Grayson | — | 14:17 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.34 ENE Howe | Grayson | — | 01:23 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 S Howe | Grayson | — | 20:46 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | Howe | Grayson | — | 14:19 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 ENE Howe | Grayson | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7 SSW Sherman | Grayson | $40K | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.59 WNW Howe | Grayson | — | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Feb 21, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.9 NE Howe | Grayson | — | 11:27 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Howe | Grayson | — | 22:20 local · NCEI |
| Oct 11, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 S Bryson | Jack | — | 01:48 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Howe
Questions about hail in Howe
How often does it hail in Howe, Texas?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Howe since 1989. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #607 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Howe?
Most reports come in May, September, March. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Howe?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on September 21, 2025 near 2.69 ESE Howe. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Howe?
The most recent report in this data is from September 21, 2025 (2.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Howe 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 September 21, 2025.
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.