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Hail history for Denton County, TX
Denton County has 814 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 569 of them 1″ or larger and 96 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.9″ (grapefruit) on June 15, 2023.
Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.
When it hails in Denton County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Denton County's peak: April.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Denton County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.0″ (quarter)
Quarter sized hail was reported by a National Weather Service employee on Highway 407 midway between Justin and New Fairview.
· 5.9″ (grapefruit)
Large hail over 2 inches in diameter fell in Sanger for several minutes. A photo of a hailstone greater than 5 inches in diameter was shown in Sanger. NWS Fort Worth examined the hail stone in person and determined it was 5.9 inches in size, and a record hail stone for the North and Central Texas region.
· 4.25″ (grapefruit)
A social media photo indicated 4.25 inch diameter hail near the intersection of Cross Timbers Rd and Shiloh Rd in Flower Mound. Damage to roofs and vehicles was reported across Flower Mound from the large hail.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 7 | 11 | 49 | 115 | 100 | 281 | 247 |
The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.
Questions about hail in Denton County
Has it ever hailed in Denton County?
Yes — 814 hail events have been recorded for Denton County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 569 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Denton County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Denton County, TX is November 24, 2025, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.
What is the largest hail ever recorded in Denton County?
5.9″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 15, 2023. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.
Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?
No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.
More Texas hail history
- Tarrant County 1,417
- Randall County 898
- Potter County 879
- Dallas County 834
- Wichita County 753
- Lubbock County 666
Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.