Hail history for Red Oak, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Red Oak since 1958, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Red Oak
- Last hail
- Jun 6, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 13, 2023
35 reports on 25 days since 1958 · #265 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Red Oak
- 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 Red Oak
The latest hail report in and around Red Oak is from June 6, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on June 13, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Red Oak logged 22 reports on 14 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is about twice the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #265 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Red Oak accounts for 8% of the 440 reports filed in Ellis 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on June 13, 2023 near 2.33 E Red Oak.
Reports were up 44% in 2016–2025 (13) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2023, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (29% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Red Oak 1.1
- Ellis County 11.3
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Red Oak 14
- Ellis County 73
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Red Oak 6%
- Ellis County 7%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 24, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 1 | 2.25 in | — |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 3 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.33 E Red Oak | Ellis | $25K | 14:02 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 2.25 inhen egg | 1.5 SSW Red Oak | Ellis | $30K | 20:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Ellis | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 1968 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Ellis | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 1958 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Ellis | — | 20:15 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 8 23%
- 1–2 in 25 71%
- 2 in + 2 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.17 W Red Oak | Ellis | — | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.36 ENE Sterrett | Ellis | — | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 2.25 inhen egg | 1.5 SSW Red Oak | Ellis | $30K | 20:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.33 E Red Oak | Ellis | $25K | 14:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.56 E Red Oak | Ellis | — | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.58 E Red Oak | Ellis | — | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Red Oak | Ellis | — | 00:48 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.5 NNE Sterrett | Ellis | — | 00:37 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Sterrett | Ellis | — | 00:35 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.69 N Sterrett | Ellis | $1K | 12:12 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Red Oak | Ellis | $1K | 12:11 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.16 NW Red Oak | Ellis | $1K | 12:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Red Oak
- Lancaster 10 km · 14
- Ferris 11 km · 18
- DeSoto 12 km · 20
- Waxahachie 13 km · 101
- Palmer 14 km · 11
- Cedar Hill 18 km · 25
- Duncanville 19 km · 26
- Midlothian 20 km · 82
Questions about hail in Red Oak
How often does it hail in Red Oak, Texas?
35 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Red Oak since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #265 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Red Oak?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Red Oak?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 13, 2023 near 2.33 E Red Oak. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Red Oak?
The most recent report in this data is from June 6, 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 Red Oak had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was June 6, 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.