Hail history for Richardson, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Richardson since 1963, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Richardson
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 12 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · May 27, 1963
42 reports on 31 days since 1963 · #200 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Richardson
- 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 Richardson
The latest hail report in and around Richardson is from April 27, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.25 in on September 24, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Richardson logged 21 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 #200 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Richardson accounts for 5% of the 842 reports filed in Dallas County.
19% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on May 27, 1963.
Reports were up 220% in 2016–2025 (16) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2026, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (31% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Richardson 1.1
- Dallas County 18.0
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Richardson 14
- Dallas County 118
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Richardson 19%
- Dallas 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 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 4 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 27, 2024 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 4 | 2.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 1963 | 3.50 inteacup | — | Collin | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 1992 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Dallas | — | 22:43 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 2.25 inhen egg | 1.35 ENE Richardson | Dallas | $100K | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.9 SE Richardson | Dallas | $50K | 17:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | Richardson | Dallas | $2K | 22:28 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 10 24%
- 1–2 in 24 57%
- 2 in + 8 19%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.74 E Richardson | Dallas | — | 18:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.87 ENE Richardson | Dallas | $20K | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.74 ENE Richardson | Dallas | — | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.9 SW Richardson | Dallas | — | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.74 E Renner | Collin | — | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.74 E Richardson | Dallas | — | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.74 E Richardson | Dallas | — | 15:54 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.8 NW Richardson | Dallas | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 2.25 inhen egg | 1.35 ENE Richardson | Dallas | $100K | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.22 NW Richardson | Dallas | — | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.9 SE Richardson | Dallas | $50K | 17:43 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.74 SSW Richardson | Dallas | $3K | 17:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Richardson
Questions about hail in Richardson
How often does it hail in Richardson, Texas?
42 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Richardson since 1963. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #200 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Richardson?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Richardson?
3.50 in (teacup size) on May 27, 1963. 19% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Richardson?
The most recent report in this data is from April 27, 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 Richardson had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 12 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.