Hail HistoryHail history for Rusk County, TX
98 hail reports in Rusk County since 2006 on 56 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Apr 9, 2021.
Cities in Rusk County
Recent hail in Rusk County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Mount Enterprise 1 hail report |
| May 22, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Turnertown, Price, Tainerville 4 hail reports |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Sexton City 1 hail report |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | New Salem 1 hail report |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | New Salem, Sulphur Spgs, Mt Enterprise 5 hail reports |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Henderson 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Rusk County by year
When hail season peaks in Rusk County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Rusk County
274 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Rusk County since 2006, on 132 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Sep 24, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | damage reported | Henderson, Airport 2 wind reports |
| May 23, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Chapman, Tainerville 2 wind reports |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Kilgore, Tatum 2 wind reports |
| Feb 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Craig 1 wind report |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Pinehill 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Turnertown, Henderson, Friar 3 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Pitner Jct 1 wind report |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Overton 1 wind report |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Tatum 1 wind report |
| May 6, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Shiloh, Henderson, Minden 3 wind reports |
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 Rusk 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).