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Hail history for DeSoto, TX

Last hail within 10 milesJun 6, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months5
Largest hail since 20064 in (grapefruit)Jun 12, 2023
Hail days since 200656
Days with hail 1 inch or larger45
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles72

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of DeSoto on 56 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Jun 12, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and May.

DeSoto ranks #181 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near DeSoto

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 6, 20261.25 in
half dollar		De Soto Carroll Airport, Desoto, Red Oak
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from DeSoto		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 20261 in
quarter		Duncanville
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from DeSoto		NOAA Storm Events
May 23, 20261 in
quarter		Redbird Airport
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from DeSoto		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 26, 20263 in
tea cup		Lakeview, Cockrell Hill, Duncanville
5 hail reports · closest 5 mi from DeSoto		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Florence Hill
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from DeSoto		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 20251 in
quarter		Midlothian, Sterrett
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from DeSoto		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20251 in
quarter		Midlothian, Ferris
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from DeSoto		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 8, 20251 in
quarter		Desoto
2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from DeSoto		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 DeSoto by year

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When hail season peaks near DeSoto

Of the 56 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (14) and May (12).

Jan2Feb11Mar14Apr12May7Jun2Jul2Aug3Sep2OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near DeSoto

Jun 12, 2023 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Cedar Hill (8 mi from DeSoto)

National Weather Service description (English): A social media photo indicated 4-inch diameter hail near Cedar Hill.

Apr 26, 2026 · 3 in (tea cup) · Lakeview (10 mi from DeSoto)

National Weather Service description (English): Facebook photo showed large hail estimated to be up to 3 inches in diameter around Dallas Baptist University. Windows of cars were blown out.

Jun 13, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Red Oak (7 mi from DeSoto)

National Weather Service description (English): A report of hail slightly larger than tennis ball size was received via social media.

Sep 24, 2023 · 2.25 in · Red Oak (7 mi from DeSoto)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail fell for several minutes.

Jun 13, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Duncanville (5 mi from DeSoto)

National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg sized hail was reported in Duncanville.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of DeSoto

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 26, 2015EF3Sardis
9 mi from DeSoto		6.7 mi long, 125 yd wide
Dec 26, 2015EF3De Soto Carroll Airport
3 mi from DeSoto		1.8 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 3, 2012EF0Sterrett
7 mi from DeSoto		4.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 3, 2012EF2De Soto Carroll Airport
4 mi from DeSoto		9.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 10, 2008EF1Desoto
2 mi from DeSoto		2.0 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jun 26, 2007EF0Cedar Hill
5 mi from DeSoto		1.0 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near DeSoto

72 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of DeSoto since 2006, on 47 days. The strongest measured gust was 90 mph on Apr 11, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 20, 202661 mph, estimatedCedar Hill
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 6, 202663 mph, estimatedDe Soto Carroll Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 26, 202660 mph, measuredRedbird Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 14, 202660 mph, estimatedRedbird Airport, Wheatland Area
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202558 mph, estimatedDesoto
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202575 mph, estimatedDesoto, De Soto Carroll Airport, Redbird Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 28, 202464 mph, estimatedCedar Hill, Redbird Airport, Lancaster Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 2, 202363 mph, measuredRedbird Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 13, 202262 mph, measuredRedbird Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 4, 202264 mph, measuredRedbird 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 DeSoto; 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 DeSoto.

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