Hail History

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Hail history for Decatur, TX

Last hail within 10 milesApr 28, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20064.25 inApr 4, 2008
Hail days since 200640
Days with hail 1 inch or larger32
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles44

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Decatur on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Apr 4, 2008. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Decatur

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 28, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Paradise, Bridgeport, Decatur
4 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Decatur		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 24, 20251 in
quarter		Bluett
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Decatur		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Decatur Muni Airport
1 hail report · closest near the center of Decatur		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 23, 20251 in
quarter		Bridgeport
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Decatur		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 20251 in
quarter		Paradise
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Decatur		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 Decatur by year

0630720820911041111221341421521611718219120121322223224425126

When hail season peaks near Decatur

Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (14) and March (9).

1Jan1Feb9Mar14Apr8May1JunJulAugSep3Oct2Nov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Decatur

Apr 4, 2008 · 4.25 in · Decatur (0 mi from Decatur)

National Weather Service description (English): Softball-size hail was reported at the Sherriff's Office. Windows of houses and cars were broken by the hail.

Apr 9, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Bridgeport (8 mi from Decatur)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball-size hail was reported near Balsora.

Mar 9, 2013 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Decatur Muni Airport (5 mi from Decatur)

National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotters reported the hail increased again to a diameter of 2.75 to 3 inches at the U.S. 287 rest stop northwest of Decatur.

Nov 5, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Decatur (1 mi from Decatur)

National Weather Service description (English): The Decatur Police Department reported baseball sized hail, which produced damage to several of their police vehicles.

Apr 13, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Decatur (1 mi from Decatur)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Decatur

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 13, 2022EF2Paradise
9 mi from Decatur		9.7 mi long, 370 yd wide
Mar 21, 2022EF0Paradise
7 mi from Decatur		6.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jan 10, 2020EF0Boyd
10 mi from Decatur		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 19, 2015EF1Bluett
6 mi from Decatur		1.9 mi long, 90 yd wide
May 7, 2015EF1Ford
9 mi from Decatur		3.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 26, 2007EF0Decatur
3 mi from Decatur		4.0 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Decatur

44 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Decatur since 2006, on 29 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Jul 27, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Mar 10, 202667 mph, measuredDecatur, Paradise
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 5, 202558 mph, estimatedHerman
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 28, 202564 mph, measuredDecatur Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202570 mph, estimatedParadise, Bridgeport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202581 mph, estimatedDecatur, Bluett
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 202358 mph, estimatedDecatur
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 24, 202371 mph, measuredDecatur
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 24, 202260 mph, estimatedParadise, Decatur
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 21, 202264 mph, estimatedParadise
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202176 mph, measuredDecatur Muni Airport
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 Decatur; 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 Decatur.

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