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Hail history for Cherokee County, TX
89 hail reports in Cherokee County since 2006 on 53 days. The largest stones measured 4.00 in (grapefruit) on Apr 6, 2019.
Cities in Cherokee County
Recent hail in Cherokee County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Rusk 1 hail report |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1.50 in ping pong ball | Mixon, Jacksonville 2 hail reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 2.50 in tennis ball | Ponta, Lone Star, Jacksonville 4 hail reports |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Cuney 1 hail report |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Jacksonville Airport 1 hail report |
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Hail days in Cherokee County by year
When hail season peaks in Cherokee County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Cherokee County
140 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Cherokee County since 2006, on 89 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Apr 28, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | damage a reported | Troup, New Summerfield 2 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage a reported | Wells 1 wind report |
| May 23, 2026 | 64 mph, a estimat | Jacksonville 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 70 mph, a estimat | Black Jack 1 wind report |
| May 5, 2025 | 64 mph, a estimat | Cuney 1 wind report |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 75 mph, a estimat | Gallatin 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | North Rusk 1 wind report |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Atoy 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2024 | 58 mph, a measured | Striker Creek Res 1 wind report |
| May 28, 2024 | 58 mph, a measured | Striker Creek Res 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Cherokee County; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).