Hail history for Smith County, TX

Smith County has 368 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 230 of them 1″ or larger and 28 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on February 5, 2008.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

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.

Recorded events 368 since 1955

1″ or larger 230 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 28 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · February 5, 2008

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Smith County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Smith County's peak: April.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 368 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 29, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 18, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 18, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 18, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 18, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 18, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2026	0.88″	Nickel

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Smith County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

April 29, 2026 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail ranging from quarter to golf ball size reported in Bullard. Quarter size hail was also reported east of U.S. Highway 69 along FM Road 344.

April 26, 2011 · 3.25″ (tea cup)

Hail was reported by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Texas.

February 5, 2008 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Damage was widespread in Bullard.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	2	9	21	85	83	94	72

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 Smith County

Has it ever hailed in Smith County?

Yes — 368 hail events have been recorded for Smith County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 230 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Smith County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Smith County, TX is April 29, 2026, with 1.75″ (golf 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 Smith County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on February 5, 2008. 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

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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.