Hail history for Van Alstyne, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Van Alstyne since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Van Alstyne
- Last hail
- Sep 21, 2025
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 10 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Sep 21, 2025
25 reports on 21 days since 1984 · #417 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Van Alstyne
- 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 Van Alstyne
The latest hail report in and around Van Alstyne is from September 21, 2025, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on September 21, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Van Alstyne logged 18 reports on 14 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 64% more than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #417 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Van Alstyne accounts for 5% of the 486 reports filed in Grayson County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on September 21, 2025 near 0.58 E Van Alstyne.
Reports were up 100% in 2016–2025 (12) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2025, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (40% of reports); 72% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Van Alstyne 0.9
- Grayson County 13.4
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Van Alstyne 14
- Grayson County 97
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Van Alstyne 0%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2025 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 25, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 22, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 13, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 E Van Alstyne | Grayson | $5K | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 E Van Alstyne | Grayson | $7K | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.41 ESE Farmington | Grayson | $2K | 20:36 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.37 NNE Elmont | Grayson | $50K | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.86 WSW Cannon | Grayson | $3K | 18:55 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 44%
- 1–2 in 14 56%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 E Van Alstyne | Grayson | $5K | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Van Alstyne | Grayson | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.76 N Van Alstyne | Grayson | — | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Van Alstyne | Grayson | — | 03:15 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 3.45 N Anna | Collin | — | 22:43 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SE Van Alstyne | Grayson | — | 10:40 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 E Van Alstyne | Grayson | — | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 E Van Alstyne | Grayson | $7K | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.41 ESE Farmington | Grayson | $2K | 20:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Van Alstyne | Grayson | — | 05:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.37 NNE Elmont | Grayson | $50K | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.86 WSW Cannon | Grayson | $3K | 18:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Van Alstyne
Questions about hail in Van Alstyne
How often does it hail in Van Alstyne, Texas?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Van Alstyne since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #417 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Van Alstyne?
Most reports come in May, April, September. May alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Van Alstyne?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on September 21, 2025 near 0.58 E Van Alstyne. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Van Alstyne?
The most recent report in this data is from September 21, 2025 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Van Alstyne had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 10 reports. The most recent was September 21, 2025.
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.