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Hail history for Athens, TX
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Athens on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 1, 2024. Hail is most common here in April and March.
Recent hail near Athens
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Loper 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Athens |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Athens, Crescent Hgts, Baxter 3 hail reports · closest near the center of Athens |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Athens 1 hail report · closest near the center of Athens |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Murchison 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Athens |
| Mar 12, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Malakoff 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Athens |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Athens by year
When hail season peaks near Athens
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (8) and March (5).
Largest hail storms near Athens
Jun 1, 2024 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Malakoff (9 mi from Athens)
National Weather Service description (English): Broadcast media partner relayed photo report of baseball size hail just east of Malakoff.Apr 29, 2026 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Athens (0 mi from Athens)
National Weather Service description (English): Social media photos and videos showed hail up to tennis ball size in parts of Athens.Oct 24, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Eustace (10 mi from Athens)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Eustace.Jun 5, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Eustace (10 mi from Athens)
National Weather Service description (English): A few quarter to golfball sized hail stones were reported in Eustace.Apr 18, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Eustace (10 mi from Athens)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Athens
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2017 | EF2 | Stockard 8 mi from Athens |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Athens
25 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Athens since 2006, on 24 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Apr 24, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Malakoff 1 wind report |
| May 28, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Murchison 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Stockard 1 wind report |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Crescent Hgts 1 wind report |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Athens 1 wind report |
| Apr 12, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Malakoff 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2019 | 63 mph, estimated | Malakoff 1 wind report |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 58 mph, estimated | Malakoff 1 wind report |
| Mar 8, 2016 | 69 mph, estimated | Malakoff 1 wind report |
| Dec 13, 2015 | 55 mph, estimated | Athens 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 Athens; 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 Athens.
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