Hail history for Wildwood, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wildwood since 1990, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wildwood
- Last hail
- May 2, 2024
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Apr 15, 2023
11 reports on 9 days since 1990 · #804 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Wildwood
- 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 Wildwood
The latest hail report in and around Wildwood is from May 2, 2024, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on April 15, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wildwood logged 8 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 27% less than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #804 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wildwood accounts for 12% of the 91 reports filed in Hardin County.
9% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on April 15, 2023 near 3.65 NW Village Mills.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2013, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (27% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wildwood 0.4
- Hardin County 2.4
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wildwood 6
- Hardin County 29
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wildwood 9%
- Hardin County 6%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3.65 NW Village Mills | Hardin | — | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.65 NW Village Mills | Hardin | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.13 WSW Hicksbaugh | Tyler | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.65 NW Village Mills | Hardin | — | 05:52 local · NCEI |
| Feb 11, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.65 NW Village Mills | Hardin | $1K | 10:01 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 45%
- 1–2 in 5 45%
- 2 in + 1 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 1.5 NNE Village Mills | Hardin | — | 03:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3.65 NW Village Mills | Hardin | — | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.13 WSW Hicksbaugh | Tyler | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.65 NW Village Mills | Hardin | — | 05:52 local · NCEI |
| Feb 11, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.65 NW Village Mills | Hardin | $1K | 10:01 local · NCEI |
| Feb 11, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Village Mills | Hardin | — | 10:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.65 NW Village Mills | Hardin | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.65 NW Village Mills | Hardin | — | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Village Mills | Hardin | — | 07:25 local · NCEI |
| Nov 24, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 W Village Mills | Hardin | — | 12:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 1990 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Hardin | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wildwood
- Warren 10 km · 15
- Kountze 21 km · 15
- Woodville 28 km · 20
- Lumberton 38 km · 16
- Chester 46 km · 10
- Livingston 51 km · 24
- Shepherd 53 km · 12
- Kirbyville 55 km · 16
Questions about hail in Wildwood
How often does it hail in Wildwood, Texas?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wildwood since 1990. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #804 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wildwood?
Most reports come in April, May, February. April alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wildwood?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 15, 2023 near 3.65 NW Village Mills. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wildwood?
The most recent report in this data is from May 2, 2024 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Wildwood had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was May 2, 2024.
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.