Hail history for Tom Bean, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Tom Bean since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Tom Bean
- Last hail
- Apr 26, 2026
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 9, 1997
24 reports on 18 days since 1962 · #440 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Tom Bean
- 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 Tom Bean
The latest hail report in and around Tom Bean is from April 26, 2026, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on April 26, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Tom Bean logged 12 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #440 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Tom Bean accounts for 5% of the 486 reports filed in Grayson County.
17% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on June 9, 1997 near Tom Bean.
Reports were up 100% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2026, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (46% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Tom Bean 0.6
- Grayson County 13.4
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Tom Bean 8
- Grayson County 97
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Tom Bean 17%
- Grayson 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 3 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 1997 | 3.00 inteacup | Tom Bean | Grayson | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2009 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.3 WNW Tom Bean | Grayson | $15K | 22:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.9 SE Tom Bean | Grayson | $15K | 05:23 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2009 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.59 WNW Tom Bean | Grayson | $4K | 22:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Tom Bean | Grayson | $40K | 05:20 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 25%
- 1–2 in 14 58%
- 2 in + 4 17%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.9 SE Tom Bean | Grayson | $15K | 05:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Tom Bean | Grayson | — | 05:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Tom Bean | Grayson | $40K | 05:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.34 WNW Tom Bean | Grayson | — | 23:26 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Tom Bean | Grayson | $7K | 19:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Tom Bean | Grayson | — | 05:54 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Tom Bean | Grayson | — | 17:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Tom Bean | Grayson | — | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Tom Bean | Grayson | $10K | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Tom Bean | Grayson | — | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | Tom Bean | Grayson | — | 13:36 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Tom Bean | Grayson | — | 06:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Tom Bean
Questions about hail in Tom Bean
How often does it hail in Tom Bean, Texas?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Tom Bean since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #440 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Tom Bean?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 46% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Tom Bean?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 9, 1997 near Tom Bean. 17% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Tom Bean?
The most recent report in this data is from April 26, 2026 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Tom Bean had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was April 26, 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.