Hail history for Leonard, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Leonard since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Leonard
- Last hail
- Apr 26, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.25 in
- grapefruit · Jun 13, 2012
21 reports on 17 days since 1986 · #490 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Leonard
- 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 Leonard
The latest hail report in and around Leonard is from April 26, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on March 25, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Leonard logged 11 reports on 7 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 #490 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Leonard accounts for 8% of the 260 reports filed in Fannin County.
5% 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 June 13, 2012 near Leonard.
Reports were up 350% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (2). The busiest year was 2025, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Leonard 0.6
- Fannin County 5.7
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Leonard 7
- Fannin County 63
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Leonard 5%
- Fannin 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 23, 2024 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2012 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | Leonard | Fannin | $1.0 million | 19:19 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.19 N Celeste | Hunt | $7K | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 E Leonard | Fannin | $8K | 23:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Leonard | Fannin | $20K | 21:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.1 NW Leonard | Fannin | — | 05:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 29%
- 1–2 in 14 67%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.1 NW Leonard | Fannin | — | 05:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 E Leonard | Fannin | — | 20:11 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.19 N Celeste | Hunt | $7K | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.69 WSW Bailey | Fannin | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.86 ESE Leonard | Fannin | — | 23:47 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 E Leonard | Fannin | $8K | 23:38 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.1 NW Leonard | Fannin | — | 23:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.58 E Leonard | Fannin | — | 21:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Leonard | Fannin | — | 18:16 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Leonard | Fannin | — | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2012 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | Leonard | Fannin | $1.0 million | 19:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Leonard | Fannin | $20K | 21:54 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Leonard
- Trenton 10 km · 25
- Celeste 11 km · 23
- Wolfe City 16 km · 15
- Blue Ridge 17 km · 13
- Ector 22 km · 11
- Bonham 23 km · 52
- Farmersville 27 km · 24
- Tom Bean 27 km · 24
Questions about hail in Leonard
How often does it hail in Leonard, Texas?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Leonard since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #490 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Leonard?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Leonard?
4.25 in (grapefruit size) on June 13, 2012 near Leonard. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Leonard?
The most recent report in this data is from April 26, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Leonard had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 reports. The most recent was April 26, 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.