Hail History

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Hail history for Grand Saline, TX

Last hail within 10 milesApr 24, 20262 in (hen egg)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jun 14, 2023
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles27

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Grand Saline on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 14, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Grand Saline

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 24, 20262 in
hen egg		Fruitvale, Grand Saline, Edgewood
4 hail reports · closest near the center of Grand Saline		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20261 in
quarter		Golden
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Grand Saline		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 Saline by year

0610708091101111221321415116117181192021224232425226

When hail season peaks near Grand Saline

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (6) and June (4).

1JanFeb3Mar6AprMay4Jun1JulAugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Grand Saline

Apr 11, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Alba (6 mi from Grand Saline)

National Weather Service description (English): Emergency management reported golf-ball to baseball sized hail along FM 779 near the county line.

Jun 14, 2023 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Van (9 mi from Grand Saline)

Apr 24, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Fruitvale (4 mi from Grand Saline)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple people on social media reported hail between 1.5 to 2 inches near Fruitvale.

Apr 13, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alba (9 mi from Grand Saline)

Apr 27, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alba (9 mi from Grand Saline)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Grand Saline

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 4, 2025EF0Oakland
6 mi from Grand Saline		9.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 29, 2019EF?Wentworth
9 mi from Grand Saline		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 29, 2019EF1Wentworth
9 mi from Grand Saline		3.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 29, 2017EF0Oakland
5 mi from Grand Saline		1.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 29, 2017EF2Dunbar
8 mi from Grand Saline		13.2 mi long, 1,760 yd wide
May 10, 2015EF1Garden Vly
8 mi from Grand Saline		1.4 mi long, 440 yd wide
May 10, 2015EF1Garden Vly
9 mi from Grand Saline		1.1 mi long, 450 yd wide
Jan 29, 2013EF0Mineola Wisener Airport
9 mi from Grand Saline		0.2 mi long, 325 yd wide
Oct 24, 2010EF0Golden
10 mi from Grand Saline		1.7 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Grand Saline

27 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Grand Saline since 2006, on 24 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Oct 2, 2014.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 6, 2026damage reportedMineola
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 6, 202560 mph, estimatedGolden
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202570 mph, estimatedEdgewood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 202460 mph, estimatedAlba
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 28, 202464 mph, estimatedGrand Saline, Garden Vly
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 24, 202360 mph, estimatedAlba
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 13, 202264 mph, estimatedAlba
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202260 mph, estimatedEdgewood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202281 mph, estimatedWillow Spgs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 17, 202162 mph, measuredGrand Saline
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 Saline; 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 Saline.

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