Hail history for The Colony, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of The Colony since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · The Colony
- Last hail
- Jun 2, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 10 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 13, 2019
26 reports on 20 days since 1996 · #393 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · The Colony
- 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 The Colony
The latest hail report in and around The Colony is from June 2, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on June 11, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, The Colony logged 23 reports on 17 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 #393 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. The Colony accounts for 3% of the 819 reports filed in Denton County.
4% 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 13, 2019 near 0.27 NNE Carney.
Reports were up 88% in 2016–2025 (15) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2024, with 5 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (27% of reports); 77% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- The Colony 1.1
- Denton County 28.6
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- The Colony 17
- Denton County 137
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- The Colony 4%
- Denton County 12%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 22, 2024 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Mar 21, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2019 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.27 NNE Carney | Denton | $100K | 08:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 NW Carney | Denton | $1.5 million | 13:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 W Carney | Denton | $1.5 million | 13:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.39 NW Carney | Denton | $50K | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.56 NW Carney | Denton | — | 19:37 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 23%
- 1–2 in 19 73%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 0.9 NW Carney | Denton | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.56 SE Little Elm | Denton | 22:08 local · NCEI |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 NNW Carney | Denton | 02:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.56 SE Little Elm | Denton | 16:13 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NE Carney | Denton | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.11 SE Little Elm | Denton | 12:43 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.56 SE Little Elm | Denton | 00:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.35 WNW Carney | Denton | 19:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.56 NW Carney | Denton | 19:37 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.18 NW Carney | Denton | 17:39 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.56 SE Little Elm | Denton | 22:27 local · NCEI |
| Oct 20, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 0.9 NW Carney | Denton | 23:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near The Colony
- Lewisville 8 km · 65
- Frisco 11 km · 98
- Carrollton 11 km · 26
- Little Elm 12 km · 21
- Oak Point 12 km · 14
- Plano 15 km · 135
- Highland Village 15 km · 10
- Coppell 16 km · 29
Questions about hail in The Colony
How often does it hail in The Colony, Texas?
26 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of The Colony since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #393 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in The Colony?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in The Colony?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 13, 2019 near 0.27 NNE Carney. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in The Colony?
The most recent report in this data is from June 2, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has The Colony had in the last five years?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 10 reports. The most recent was June 2, 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.