Hail history for Lindale, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lindale since 1991, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lindale
- Last hail
- Jul 7, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 9
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 10 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 27, 1991
44 reports on 38 days since 1991 · #185 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Lindale
- 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 Lindale
The latest hail report in and around Lindale is from July 7, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 9 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on June 13, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lindale logged 27 reports on 23 hail days, about 1.4 reports a year. That is about twice the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #185 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lindale accounts for 12% of the 374 reports filed in Smith 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 2.75 in (baseball) on April 27, 1991.
Reports were down 20% in 2016–2025 (12) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 2026, with 5 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (25% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lindale 1.4
- Smith County 9.7
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lindale 23
- Smith County 86
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lindale 5%
- Smith County 8%
- 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 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | |||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 5, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 23, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
| Apr 2, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 1991 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Smith | — | 22:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.81 NW Swan | Smith | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Feb 5, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 SW Wood Spgs | Smith | $5K | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lindale | Smith | — | 19:06 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lindale | Smith | — | 01:15 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 15 34%
- 1–2 in 27 61%
- 2 in + 2 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.58 W Lindale | Smith | 11:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.17 WSW Wood Spgs | Smith | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.75 WNW Lindale | Smith | 04:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.58 E Wood Spgs | Smith | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.43 WSW Lindale | Smith | 15:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SW Lindale | Smith | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 0.9 NW Lindale | Smith | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Lindale | Smith | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.81 NW Swan | Smith | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 2.3 WSW Lindale | Smith | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.59 SSE Lindale | Smith | 23:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.93 NW Lindale | Smith | 23:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lindale
Questions about hail in Lindale
How often does it hail in Lindale, Texas?
44 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lindale since 1991. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #185 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lindale?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lindale?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 27, 1991. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lindale?
The most recent report in this data is from July 7, 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 Lindale had in the last five years?
9 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 10 reports. The most recent was July 7, 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.