Hail History

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Hail history for Kilgore, TX

Haili ijiin 10 mileApr 18, 20260.88 in (5-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin2
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.50 in (tennis ball)Feb 11, 2024
Ane haili ijiin 200628
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon17
Tornado ijiin 10 mile8
Wind reports within 10 miles109

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kilgore on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Feb 11, 2024. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Kilgore

DateSize hailWhereSource
Apr 18, 20260.88 in
5-sent coin		Sexton City
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Kilgore		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Tenneryville
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Kilgore		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Longview
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Kilgore		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 8, 20250.75 in
1-sent coin		Longview
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Kilgore		NOAA Storm Events

Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Kilgore meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Kilgore

Of 28 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (11) and March (6).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Kilgore

Jun 13, 2023 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Pirtle (5 mi from Kilgore)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail reported along Highway 259 near Pyrtle.

Feb 11, 2024 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Kilgore East (1 mi from Kilgore)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail reported via social media.

Jan 20, 2010 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Overton (9 mi from Kilgore)

Apr 2, 2023 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Kilgore East (2 mi from Kilgore)

National Weather Service description (English): Pictures of hen egg size hail that fell near Kilgore were submitted to the NWS Shreveport office via email.

Mar 29, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sexton City (9 mi from Kilgore)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kilgore

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 28, 2025EF1Kilgore
2 mi from Kilgore		2.2 mi long, 169 yd wide
Oct 28, 2025EF1Kilgore
1 mi from Kilgore		0.3 mi long, 169 yd wide
Jul 8, 2024EF0Elderville
10 mi from Kilgore		1.4 mi long, 270 yd wide
Apr 10, 2017EF1Overton
10 mi from Kilgore		1.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
Feb 18, 2013EF0Cross Rds
7 mi from Kilgore		0.7 mi long, 30 yd wide
Feb 18, 2013EF0Monroe
10 mi from Kilgore		0.0 mi long, 20 yd wide
Mar 18, 2008EF1New London
9 mi from Kilgore		9.1 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 18, 2008EF0Kilgore East
4 mi from Kilgore		11.4 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kilgore

109 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kilgore since 2006, on 69 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Mar 31, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Apr 18, 202660 mph, a estimatKilgore
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 14, 202660 mph, a estimatCraig
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202564 mph, a estimatPitner Jct, Kilgore East, Elderville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202560 mph, a estimatBodie
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 202564 mph, a estimatOverton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202560 mph, a estimatSexton City, Overton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 202460 mph, a estimatFootes
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 202460 mph, a estimatPirtle
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 202460 mph, a estimatCrims Chapel, Kilgore
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 28, 202460 mph, a estimatOverton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Kilgore; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Kilgore.

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