Hail history for Tyler, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Tyler since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Tyler
- Last hail
- Jul 5, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 10
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 22 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 13, 2023
146 reports on 90 days since 1955 · #18 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Tyler
- 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 Tyler
The latest hail report in and around Tyler is from July 5, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 10 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on June 13, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Tyler logged 74 reports on 37 hail days, about 3.7 reports a year. That is 6.7 times the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #18 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Tyler accounts for 39% of the 374 reports filed in Smith 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 2.75 in (baseball) on June 13, 2023 near 1.5 NNW Pine Spgs.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (38) compared with 2006–2015 (36). The busiest year was 1996, with 10 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in May (26% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Tyler 3.7
- Smith County 9.7
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Tyler 37
- Smith County 86
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Tyler 6%
- Smith County 8%
- 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 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 7 | 7 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | 8 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 7 | 8 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 23, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 6, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Feb 11, 2024 | 7 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 4 | 2.75 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 2 | 0.75 in | — |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.5 NNW Pine Spgs | Smith | — | 15:07 local · NCEI |
| Feb 5, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | Gresham | Smith | — | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 2.75 inbaseball | Tyler | Smith | $150K | 22:50 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 1990 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Smith | — | 17:14 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 1989 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Smith | — | 23:18 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 62 43%
- 1–2 in 75 52%
- 2 in + 8 6%
- No size 1
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.99 WNW Elkton | Smith | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.67 S Kirkpatrick Addition | Smith | 04:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Tyler | Smith | 09:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Gresham | Smith | 09:21 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.68 WNW Gresham | Smith | 11:52 local · NCEI |
| Feb 11, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.75 W Elkton | Smith | 07:24 local · NCEI |
| Feb 11, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.38 S Tyler | Smith | 07:00 local · NCEI |
| Feb 11, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.5 SSW Elkton | Smith | 06:58 local · NCEI |
| Feb 11, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.36 ENE Elkton | Smith | 06:58 local · NCEI |
| Feb 11, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SE Peaceful Vly | Smith | 06:57 local · NCEI |
| Feb 11, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.36 WNW Peaceful Vly | Smith | 06:53 local · NCEI |
| Feb 11, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.5 SSW Peaceful Vly | Smith | 06:51 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Tyler
Questions about hail in Tyler
How often does it hail in Tyler, Texas?
146 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Tyler since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.7 reports a year. That ranks #18 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Tyler?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Tyler?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 13, 2023 near 1.5 NNW Pine Spgs. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Tyler?
The most recent report in this data is from July 5, 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 Tyler had in the last five years?
10 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 22 reports. The most recent was July 5, 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.