Hail history for Paradise, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Paradise since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Paradise
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 9, 2008
30 reports on 25 days since 1976 · #327 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Paradise
- 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 Paradise
The latest hail report in and around Paradise is from April 28, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 28, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Paradise logged 16 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 45% more than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #327 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Paradise accounts for 6% of the 475 reports filed in Wise County.
10% 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 9, 2008 near 5 SE Bridgeport.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 1997, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (27% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Paradise 0.8
- Wise County 11.7
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Paradise 12
- Wise County 89
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Paradise 10%
- Wise County 11%
- 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 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 5, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Feb 21, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | 5 SE Bridgeport | Wise | $25K | 18:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | 5 SE Bridgeport | Wise | $25K | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2002 | 2.75 inbaseball | Paradise | Wise | — | 18:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.74 WNW Paradise | Wise | $7K | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.76 N Cottondale | Wise | $7K | 20:28 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 10%
- 1–2 in 24 80%
- 2 in + 3 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.74 WNW Paradise | Wise | $7K | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.76 N Cottondale | Wise | $7K | 20:28 local · NCEI |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 SSW Paradise | Wise | — | 04:46 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.97 WNW Paradise | Wise | — | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.74 WNW Paradise | Wise | — | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| Feb 21, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.31 W Paradise | Wise | — | 20:03 local · NCEI |
| Oct 20, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Paradise | Wise | $10K | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.74 W Paradise | Wise | $5K | 17:21 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Paradise | Wise | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Paradise | Wise | — | 14:17 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.68 S Paradise | Wise | — | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Paradise | Wise | — | 17:13 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Paradise
- Bridgeport 10 km · 43
- Decatur 13 km · 76
- Boyd 14 km · 32
- Briar 18 km · 28
- Runaway Bay 18 km · 25
- Chico 19 km · 19
- Springtown 20 km · 53
- Alvord 23 km · 35
Questions about hail in Paradise
How often does it hail in Paradise, Texas?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Paradise since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #327 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Paradise?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Paradise?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 9, 2008 near 5 SE Bridgeport. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Paradise?
The most recent report in this data is from April 28, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Paradise had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was April 28, 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.