Hail history for Runaway Bay, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Runaway Bay since 1990, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Runaway Bay
- Last hail
- May 10, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 11 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 25, 2026
25 reports on 19 days since 1990 · #414 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Runaway Bay
- 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 Runaway Bay
The latest hail report in and around Runaway Bay is from May 10, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on April 25, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Runaway Bay 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 #414 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Runaway Bay accounts for 5% of the 475 reports filed in Wise County.
12% 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 25, 2026 near 2.31 W Bridgeport Muni Arpt.
Reports were up 233% in 2016–2025 (10) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2026, with 6 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (32% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Runaway Bay 0.7
- Wise County 11.7
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Runaway Bay 11
- Wise County 89
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Runaway Bay 12%
- 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 | 5 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 4 | 2.75 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 17, 2025 | 3 | 2.75 in | — |
| Apr 2, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.31 W Bridgeport Muni Arpt | Wise | $30K | 19:47 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2025 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.97 WSW Bridgeport Muni Arpt | Wise | $15K | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.47 W Bridgeport Muni Arpt | Wise | $9K | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.85 W Bridgeport Muni Arpt | Wise | $15K | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Wise | — | 22:45 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 7 28%
- 1–2 in 15 60%
- 2 in + 3 12%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.31 W Bridgeport Muni Arpt | Wise | — | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.31 W Bridgeport Muni Arpt | Wise | $30K | 19:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.47 W Bridgeport Muni Arpt | Wise | $9K | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.89 W Bridgeport Muni Arpt | Wise | — | 19:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4 NW Balsora | Wise | — | 19:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.31 W Bridgeport Muni Arpt | Wise | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.31 W Bridgeport Muni Arpt | Wise | — | 16:59 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.35 WNW Bridgeport Muni Arpt | Wise | — | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2025 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.97 WSW Bridgeport Muni Arpt | Wise | $15K | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 NW Balsora | Wise | — | 14:18 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 3.87 SSW Lake Bridgeport | Wise | — | 14:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.87 SSW Lake Bridgeport | Wise | — | 01:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Runaway Bay
- Bridgeport 10 km · 43
- Chico 15 km · 19
- Paradise 18 km · 30
- Perrin 24 km · 19
- Alvord 26 km · 35
- Decatur 27 km · 76
- Jacksboro 27 km · 53
- Springtown 29 km · 53
Questions about hail in Runaway Bay
How often does it hail in Runaway Bay, Texas?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Runaway Bay since 1990. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #414 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Runaway Bay?
Most reports come in April, May, October. April alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Runaway Bay?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 25, 2026 near 2.31 W Bridgeport Muni Arpt. 12% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Runaway Bay?
The most recent report in this data is from May 10, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Runaway Bay had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 11 reports. The most recent was May 10, 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.