Hail history for Longview, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Longview since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Longview
- Last hail
- Apr 29, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 9
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 21 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Jan 6, 1998
135 reports on 90 days since 1955 · #19 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Longview
- 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 Longview
The latest hail report in and around Longview is from April 29, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 9 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on February 11, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Longview logged 49 reports on 32 hail days, about 2.5 reports a year. That is 4.5 times the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #19 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Longview accounts for 62% of the 218 reports filed in Gregg County.
7% 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 January 6, 1998 near Longview.
Reports were down 19% in 2016–2025 (22) compared with 2006–2015 (27). The busiest year was 2026, with 9 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (39% of reports); 54% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Longview 2.5
- Gregg County 3.9
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Longview 32
- Gregg County 45
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Longview 7%
- Gregg County 9%
- 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 | 4 | 5 | 9 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 3 | 2 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 4 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 4 | 1.50 in | — |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 22, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Feb 11, 2024 | 1 | 2.75 in | — |
| Apr 2, 2023 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jan 19, 2022 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 1998 | 4.50 insoftball | Longview | Gregg | $1.0 million | 00:00 local · NCEI |
| Jan 6, 1998 | 4.50 insoftball | Gilmer | Upshur | $1.0 million | 00:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 1985 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Gregg | — | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Feb 11, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.38 N Longview | Gregg | — | 07:47 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 1999 | 2.75 inbaseball | Longview | Gregg | — | 16:00 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 44 33%
- 1–2 in 81 60%
- 2 in + 10 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Judson | Gregg | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NW Judson | Gregg | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SE Longview | Gregg | 22:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.9 NE Judson | Gregg | 22:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.81 SE Spring Hill | Gregg | 22:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Tenneryville | Gregg | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.81 NE Greggton | Gregg | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Greggton | Gregg | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 WSW Tenneryville | Gregg | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.96 N Longview Eastside Ar | Gregg | 15:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.92 WSW Longview | Gregg | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.5 N Longview | Gregg | 14:58 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Longview
- White Oak 9 km · 18
- Kilgore 17 km · 35
- Hallsville 18 km · 35
- Gladewater 18 km · 25
- Liberty City 19 km · 11
- Lake Cherokee 21 km · 13
- Easton 22 km · 11
- Gilmer 29 km · 37
Questions about hail in Longview
How often does it hail in Longview, Texas?
135 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Longview since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.5 reports a year. That ranks #19 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Longview?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Longview?
4.50 in (softball size) on January 6, 1998 near Longview. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Longview?
The most recent report in this data is from April 29, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Longview had in the last five years?
9 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 21 reports. The most recent was April 29, 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.