Hail history for Paris, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Paris since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Paris
- Last hail
- Jun 23, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 24, 2020
96 reports on 71 days since 1962 · #43 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Paris
- 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 Paris
The latest hail report in and around Paris is from June 23, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on April 24, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Paris logged 43 reports on 25 hail days, about 2.1 reports a year. That is 3.9 times the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #43 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Paris accounts for 36% of the 269 reports filed in Lamar County.
9% 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 24, 2020 near 0.69 S Parks.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (22) compared with 2006–2015 (21). The busiest year was 2011, with 10 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (45% of reports); 77% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Paris 2.1
- Lamar County 5.1
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Paris 25
- Lamar County 47
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Paris 9%
- Lamar County 10%
- 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 | 3 | 2 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 7 | 7 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 5 | 5 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2020 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.69 S Parks | Lamar | $100K | 18:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2 N Paris | Lamar | $75K | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 1996 | 2.75 inbaseball | Paris | Lamar | — | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | 5 N Paris | Lamar | $25K | 18:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 1982 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Lamar | — | 16:05 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 32 33%
- 1–2 in 55 57%
- 2 in + 9 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.5 SSW Parks | Lamar | — | 08:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.96 WNW Parks | Lamar | — | 08:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.4 WNW Givens | Lamar | — | 15:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.38 S Givens | Lamar | $9K | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 S Lake Crook | Lamar | — | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.15 E Rockwell | Lamar | $10K | 18:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2020 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.69 S Parks | Lamar | $100K | 18:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.15 E Hinckley | Lamar | — | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.15 NNW Parks | Lamar | — | 13:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.19 WNW Parks | Lamar | $10K | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | 2.26 NW Givens | Lamar | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.26 NW Givens | Lamar | $7K | 15:48 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Paris
Questions about hail in Paris
How often does it hail in Paris, Texas?
96 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Paris since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.1 reports a year. That ranks #43 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Paris?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Paris?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 24, 2020 near 0.69 S Parks. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Paris?
The most recent report in this data is from June 23, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Paris had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was June 23, 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.