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Hail history for Farmers Branch, TX
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Farmers Branch on 73 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on May 24, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Farmers Branch ranks #66 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Farmers Branch
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Shepton, Hebron 2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Farmers Branch |
| May 23, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Trinity Mills, Meaders 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Farmers Branch |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Addison 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Farmers Branch |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Richardson, Bouchard 4 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Farmers Branch |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Lewisville 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Farmers Branch |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Liggett, Irving, Renner 4 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Farmers Branch |
| Dec 16, 2024 | 0.88 in nickel | Greater Sw Intl. Airport 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Farmers Branch |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Farmers Branch by year
When hail season peaks near Farmers Branch
Of the 73 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (18) and May (17).
Largest hail storms near Farmers Branch
May 24, 2011 · 4.25 in · Irving (7 mi from Farmers Branch)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of grapefruits was reported around Irving for several minutes. Windows were broken or smashed out by the hail. The hail also damaged the TPC Four Seasons Las Colinas Country Club and golf course where the PGA's Byron Nelson Golf Championship was being held. Crews had to repair over 4,000 divots on the golf course before play could resume the next day. The greens of seven holes were significantly damaged. The hail at the golf course was reported to be up to baseball size.Apr 3, 2012 · 3 in (tea cup) · Coppell (7 mi from Farmers Branch)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail stones ranging from the size of quarters up to teacup size was reported in Coppell. The hail fell for nearly 20 minutes with 2-3 hail falling for at least 10 minutes in some areas of the city.Jun 6, 2018 · 3 in (tea cup) · Coppell (7 mi from Farmers Branch)
National Weather Service description (English): A social media report indicated three-inch diameter hail in the city of Coppell, TX.Jun 13, 2012 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Liggett (9 mi from Farmers Branch)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball to baseball sized hail lasted for about 5 minutes on Esters Rd in Irving.Jun 11, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Lewisville (9 mi from Farmers Branch)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported tennis ball sized hail in Lewisville.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Farmers Branch
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2025 | EF1 | Sowers 8 mi from Farmers Branch |
| Mar 16, 2023 | EF1 | Sowers 7 mi from Farmers Branch |
| Dec 13, 2022 | EF1 | Grapevine 9 mi from Farmers Branch |
| Mar 21, 2022 | EF0 | Hebron 5 mi from Farmers Branch |
| May 16, 2021 | EF0 | Highland Park 8 mi from Farmers Branch |
| May 16, 2021 | EF1 | Bouchard 7 mi from Farmers Branch |
| Jan 10, 2020 | EF0 | Gribble 4 mi from Farmers Branch |
| Oct 20, 2019 | EF3 | Gribble 4 mi from Farmers Branch |
| Jun 16, 2019 | EF0 | Farmers Branch 2 mi from Farmers Branch |
| May 24, 2015 | EF1 | Love Field Dallas 4 mi from Farmers Branch |
| May 24, 2015 | EF1 | Gribble 5 mi from Farmers Branch |
| Apr 3, 2012 | EF0 | Sowers 7 mi from Farmers Branch |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Farmers Branch
150 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Farmers Branch since 2006, on 79 days. The strongest measured gust was 89 mph on Aug 4, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Irving 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Farmers Branch 1 wind report |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 89 mph, measured | Dallas-Ft Worth 1 wind report |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 68 mph, measured | Grapevine 1 wind report |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 49 mph, estimated | Coppell 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Love Field Dallas, Irving 2 wind reports |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 82 mph, measured | Hebron, Love Field Dallas, Carney 7 wind reports |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Highland Park 1 wind report |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Gribble 1 wind report |
| May 28, 2024 | 90 mph, estimated | Renner, Farmers Branch, Addison Airport 8 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 Farmers Branch; 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 Farmers Branch.
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