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Hail history for Gilmer, TX
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gilmer on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 11, 2016. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Gilmer
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Gilmer 1 hail report · closest near the center of Gilmer |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Gilmer 1 hail report · closest near the center of Gilmer |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 0.75 in 1-sent coin | Pritchett 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Gilmer |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Midway 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Gilmer |
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Jan 20, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Gilmer (0 mi from Gilmer)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail fell in the Latch Community, southwest of Gilmer, Texas.Apr 11, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Smith (6 mi from Gilmer)
National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail fell at Union Hill High School just west of Bettie.Mar 10, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kelsey (6 mi from Gilmer)
Oct 24, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bettie (5 mi from Gilmer)
May 24, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gilmer Upshur Co Airport (1 mi from Gilmer)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gilmer
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2025 | EF1 | Bettie 5 mi from Gilmer |
| Mar 21, 2022 | EF2 | Mings Chapel 6 mi from Gilmer |
| Dec 27, 2015 | EF1 | Enoch 3 mi from Gilmer |
| Apr 24, 2015 | EF1 | Latch 9 mi from Gilmer |
| Oct 13, 2014 | EF1 | Enon 7 mi from Gilmer |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gilmer
84 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gilmer since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Jun 8, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | damage a reported | Gilmer, Bettie 2 wind reports |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 90 mph, a estimat | Smith 2 wind reports |
| Feb 14, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Pritchett, Gilmer Upshur Co Airport 2 wind reports |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Gilmer 2 wind reports |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 64 mph, a estimat | Pritchett 1 wind report |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 68 mph, a measured | Gilmer 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2025 | 64 mph, a estimat | Gilmer Upshur Co Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Gilmer 1 wind report |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 85 mph, a estimat | Enoch, Kelsey 2 wind reports |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Gilmer Upshur Co Airport 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 Gilmer; 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.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Gilmer.
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