Hail History

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Hail history for Groesbeck, TX

Last hail within 10 milesApr 29, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 28, 2026
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles37

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Groesbeck on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 28, 2026. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Groesbeck

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 29, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Prairie Grove
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Groesbeck		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Groesbeck, Shiloh, Doyle
6 hail reports · closest near the center of Groesbeck		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Box Church
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Groesbeck		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 23, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Shiloh, Doyle, Echols
4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Groesbeck		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 Groesbeck by year

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When hail season peaks near Groesbeck

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (9) and March (3).

Jan1Feb3Mar9Apr3May1JunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Groesbeck

Apr 10, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Thornton (9 mi from Groesbeck)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail near the intersection of Hwy 14 and FM 1246 in the city of Thornton, TX.

May 3, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Groesbeck (1 mi from Groesbeck)

National Weather Service description (English): Emergency Manager reported golf ball size hail in Groesbeck.

Apr 26, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Horn Hill (3 mi from Groesbeck)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported on Highway 164 near Groesbeck.

Apr 28, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Shiloh (6 mi from Groesbeck)

National Weather Service description (English): Emergency management reported golf ball sized hail 7 miles south of Mexia, TX.

May 9, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Groesbeck (2 mi from Groesbeck)

National Weather Service description (English): Groesbeck Fire Department reported pea to golf-ball sized hail on FM 2489 near Groesbeck, TX.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Groesbeck

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 28, 2024EF0La Salle
9 mi from Groesbeck		0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 21, 2022EF0Groesbeck
3 mi from Groesbeck		11.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 26, 2011EF1Groesbeck
1 mi from Groesbeck		0.9 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Groesbeck

37 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Groesbeck since 2006, on 24 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on May 21, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
May 26, 202540 mph, estimatedDoyle
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 202563 mph, estimatedPrairie Grove, Center
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 202564 mph, estimatedGroesbeck
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202560 mph, estimatedLost Prairie
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 202470 mph, estimatedBeulah
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 1, 202470 mph, estimatedShiloh, La Salle, Groesbeck
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 202360 mph, estimatedGroesbeck
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 24, 202252 mph, estimatedGroesbeck
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202271 mph, measuredShiloh, Doyle, Forest Glade
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 12, 202270 mph, estimatedGroesbeck
2 wind reports		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 Groesbeck; 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 Groesbeck.

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