Hail history for Tarrant County, TX

Tarrant County has 1,417 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 1,015 of them 1″ or larger and 182 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.0″ (grapefruit) on June 12, 2023.

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 1,417 since 1955

1″ or larger 1,015 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 182 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.0″ grapefruit · June 12, 2023

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 Tarrant County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 1,417 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 28, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 28, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 28, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 28, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 25, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 28, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Emergency manager reported multiple 1 inch hailstones around Keller, including Rufe Snow Dr and Bear Creek Pkwy, and 1709 and Keller Smithfield Rd.

June 12, 2023 · 5.0″ (grapefruit)

Broadcast media shared a photo of a 5-inch diameter hail stone in Mansfield.

May 24, 2011 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Hail fell for several minutes in Avondale. The hail began as nickel sized but progressively grew to softball sized hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
7	17	39	116	300	260	281	397

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 Tarrant County

Has it ever hailed in Tarrant County?

Yes — 1,417 hail events have been recorded for Tarrant County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 1,015 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Tarrant County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Tarrant County, TX is April 28, 2026, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Tarrant County?

5.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 12, 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.

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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.