Hail History

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Hail history for Grand Prairie, TX

Last hail within 10 milesSep 11, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20064.25 inMay 24, 2011
Hail days since 200677
Days with hail 1 inch or larger58
Tornadoes within 10 miles15
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles131

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Grand Prairie on 77 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on May 24, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Grand Prairie ranks #31 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Grand Prairie

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 11, 20261 in
quarter		Arlington
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Grand Prairie		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 24, 20261 in
quarter		Duncanville
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Grand Prairie		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 26, 20263 in
tea cup		Lakeview, Cockrell Hill, Arcadia Park
8 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Grand Prairie		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Florence Hill
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Grand Prairie		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 5, 20250.75 in
penny		Dalworthington
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Grand Prairie		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 20251 in
quarter		Euless
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Grand Prairie		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 20252 in
hen egg		Dalworthington, Florence Hill, Arlington Muni Airport
9 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Grand Prairie		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20251 in
quarter		Arlington
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Grand Prairie		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 25, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Tarrant, Liggett, Irving
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Grand Prairie		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 16, 20240.88 in
nickel		Greater Sw Intl. Airport
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Grand Prairie		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 Grand Prairie by year

106707308209210611312213214215216172184195205212221023824525426

When hail season peaks near Grand Prairie

Of the 77 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (24) and April (20).

Jan2Feb10Mar20Apr24May9JunJul2Aug4Sep2Oct1Nov3Dec

Largest hail storms near Grand Prairie

May 24, 2011 · 4.25 in · Irving (7 mi from Grand Prairie)

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.

May 27, 2024 · 3.25 in · Dalworthington (6 mi from Grand Prairie)

National Weather Service description (English): Report from mPING: Baseball+ (3.25 in.).

Jun 13, 2012 · 3 in (tea cup) · Florence Hill (4 mi from Grand Prairie)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of oranges was reported on Edelweiss Drive in Grand Prairie.

Apr 26, 2026 · 3 in (tea cup) · Lakeview (4 mi from Grand Prairie)

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.

Apr 3, 2012 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Greater Sw Intl. Airport (7 mi from Grand Prairie)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to baseball sized hail was reported at the Fort Worth CWSU.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Grand Prairie

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 4, 2025EF1Sowers
6 mi from Grand Prairie		0.4 mi long, 85 yd wide
Mar 16, 2023EF1Liggett
5 mi from Grand Prairie		6.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 16, 2023EF1Sowers
7 mi from Grand Prairie		0.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 21, 2022EF0Euless
9 mi from Grand Prairie		0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Nov 24, 2020EF2Johnsons Station
9 mi from Grand Prairie		5.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Oct 20, 2019EF3Gribble
10 mi from Grand Prairie		15.8 mi long, 1,300 yd wide
Jun 16, 2019EF1Arlington
6 mi from Grand Prairie		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jan 15, 2017EF0Grand Prairie Airport
4 mi from Grand Prairie		0.3 mi long, 80 yd wide
May 24, 2015EF1Gribble
9 mi from Grand Prairie		1.1 mi long, 80 yd wide
May 8, 2014EF0Arcadia Park
6 mi from Grand Prairie		0.5 mi long, 120 yd wide
Apr 3, 2012EF0Tarrant
4 mi from Grand Prairie		0.5 mi long, 60 yd wide
Apr 3, 2012EF0Sowers
8 mi from Grand Prairie		1.3 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Grand Prairie

131 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Grand Prairie since 2006, on 77 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Mar 13, 2019.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 11, 2026damage reportedGrand Prairie
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 26, 2026damage reportedPantego
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 24, 202664 mph, estimatedIrving
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 26, 202660 mph, measuredRedbird Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 4, 202561 mph, measuredArlington Muni Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202560 mph, estimatedArlington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202560 mph, estimatedIrving, Arlington Muni Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202574 mph, measuredDallas-Ft Worth, Irving, Ed Pit
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 18, 202470 mph, estimatedEd Pit
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202458 mph, estimatedTarrant
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 Grand Prairie; 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 Grand Prairie.

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