Hail history for Melissa, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Melissa since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Melissa
- Last hail
- Sep 21, 2025
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Sep 21, 2025
18 reports on 16 days since 1998 · #570 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Melissa
- 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 Melissa
The latest hail report in and around Melissa is from September 21, 2025, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on September 21, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Melissa logged 15 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 36% more than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #570 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Melissa accounts for 3% of the 647 reports filed in Collin 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on September 21, 2025 near 2.7 NE Melissa.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2025, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (28% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Melissa 0.8
- Collin County 21.6
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Melissa 13
- Collin County 112
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Melissa 6%
- Collin County 13%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2025 | 3 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.7 NE Melissa | Collin | $20K | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Melissa | Collin | $5K | 21:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 NE Mc Kinney | Collin | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Melissa | Collin | — | 20:54 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Melissa | Collin | — | 20:07 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 33%
- 1–2 in 11 61%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.41 WNW Altoga | Collin | — | 17:39 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.73 E Melissa | Collin | — | 17:34 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.7 NE Melissa | Collin | $20K | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Feb 25, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 ENE Melissa | Collin | — | 20:48 local · NCEI |
| Oct 20, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 NNE Melissa | Collin | — | 23:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Melissa | Collin | — | 20:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | Melissa | Collin | — | 19:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Melissa | Collin | — | 15:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Melissa | Collin | — | 22:32 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Melissa | Collin | — | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Melissa | Collin | $2K | 22:32 local · NCEI |
| Feb 10, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Melissa | Collin | — | 22:03 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Melissa
- Anna 7 km · 28
- Princeton 12 km · 21
- McKinney 14 km · 106
- Van Alstyne 15 km · 25
- Blue Ridge 15 km · 13
- Lucas 21 km · 19
- Celina 22 km · 30
- Allen 23 km · 42
Questions about hail in Melissa
How often does it hail in Melissa, Texas?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Melissa since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #570 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Melissa?
Most reports come in April, September, May. April alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Melissa?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on September 21, 2025 near 2.7 NE Melissa. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Melissa?
The most recent report in this data is from September 21, 2025 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Melissa 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 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.