Hail history for Murphy, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Murphy since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Murphy
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Apr 23, 2021
19 reports on 16 days since 1992 · #549 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Murphy
- 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 Murphy
The latest hail report in and around Murphy is from April 27, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on May 6, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Murphy logged 13 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 18% more than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #549 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Murphy accounts for 3% of the 647 reports filed in Collin 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on April 23, 2021 near 0.9 SE Murphy.
Reports were up 233% in 2016–2025 (10) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2021, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (37% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Murphy 0.7
- Collin County 21.6
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Murphy 11
- Collin County 112
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Murphy 5%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 6, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Nov 10, 2021 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.9 SE Murphy | Collin | $50K | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 SE Murphy | Collin | $20K | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Murphy | Collin | $20K | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 1996 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Murphy | Collin | — | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.87 ESE Murphy | Collin | — | 09:46 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 32%
- 1–2 in 12 63%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 SSE Murphy | Collin | — | 18:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SE Murphy | Collin | — | 18:34 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.87 ESE Murphy | Collin | — | 09:46 local · NCEI |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.74 E Murphy | Collin | — | 07:07 local · NCEI |
| Nov 10, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 SSE Murphy | Collin | — | 21:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.9 SE Murphy | Collin | $50K | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 SSE Murphy | Collin | — | 13:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 SE Murphy | Collin | $20K | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Murphy | Collin | — | 21:47 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.54 ESE Murphy | Collin | — | 02:08 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | Murphy | Collin | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Murphy | Collin | $20K | 21:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Murphy
Questions about hail in Murphy
How often does it hail in Murphy, Texas?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Murphy since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #549 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Murphy?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Murphy?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on April 23, 2021 near 0.9 SE Murphy. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Murphy?
The most recent report in this data is from April 27, 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 Murphy had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was April 27, 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.