Hail History

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Hail history for Center, TX

Last hail within 10 milesApr 29, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 28, 2026
Hail days since 200618
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles35

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Center on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 28, 2026. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Center

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 29, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Prairie Grove
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Center		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Groesbeck, Shiloh, Doyle
6 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Center		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Box Church
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Center		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 23, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Shiloh, Doyle, Oletha
4 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Center		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Center by year

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When hail season peaks near Center

Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (8) and May (4).

Jan2Feb3Mar8Apr4May1JunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Center

May 3, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Groesbeck (6 mi from Center)

National Weather Service description (English): Emergency Manager reported golf ball size hail in Groesbeck.

Apr 26, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Horn Hill (10 mi from Center)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported on Highway 164 near Groesbeck.

Apr 28, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Shiloh (6 mi from Center)

National Weather Service description (English): Emergency management reported golf ball sized hail 7 miles south of Mexia, TX.

May 9, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Groesbeck (8 mi from Center)

National Weather Service description (English): Groesbeck Fire Department reported pea to golf-ball sized hail on FM 2489 near Groesbeck, TX.

Apr 28, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Groesbeck (6 mi from Center)

National Weather Service description (English): Emergency manager reported golf ball sized hail in Groesbeck.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Center

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 24, 2024EF0Freestone
9 mi from Center		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 28, 2024EF0La Salle
3 mi from Center		0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 2, 2023EF0Old Union
9 mi from Center		0.7 mi long, 33 yd wide
Mar 21, 2022EF0Groesbeck
9 mi from Center		11.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020EF0Mexia Muni Airport
10 mi from Center		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 26, 2011EF1Groesbeck
7 mi from Center		0.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 26, 2011EF0Lost Prairie
4 mi from Center		0.7 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Center

35 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Center since 2006, on 22 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on May 21, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
May 26, 202540 mph, estimatedDoyle
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 202563 mph, estimatedPrairie Grove, Center, Personville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 202564 mph, estimatedGroesbeck
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202560 mph, estimatedLost Prairie
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 202463 mph, estimatedOld Union
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 1, 202470 mph, estimatedShiloh, La Salle, Groesbeck
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 202360 mph, estimatedGroesbeck
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 24, 202252 mph, estimatedGroesbeck
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202260 mph, measuredOld Union
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202271 mph, measuredShiloh, Doyle
2 wind reports		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 Center; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Center.

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