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Hail history for Henderson, TX
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Henderson on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Apr 9, 2021. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Henderson
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Turnertown, Price, Tainerville 4 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Henderson |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Henderson 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Henderson |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Henderson by year
When hail season peaks near Henderson
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (12) and May (5).
Largest hail storms near Henderson
Apr 9, 2021 · 3 in (tea cup) · Henderson (4 mi from Henderson)
National Weather Service description (English): Teacup size hail fell several miles southeast of Henderson. Report from mPING.Apr 26, 2023 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Henderson (0 mi from Henderson)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up the size of baseballs fell throughout the city of Henderson. Several reports were received of windshields and skylights broken, along with damaged traffic signals with power outages.Jun 13, 2023 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Henderson (0 mi from Henderson)
National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail reported at Henderson High School.May 3, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Henderson (0 mi from Henderson)
Oct 24, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Henderson Rusk Co Airport (6 mi from Henderson)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail was reported on Hwy. 79 southwest of Henderson, Texas.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Henderson
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2024 | EF0 | Minden 8 mi from Henderson |
| May 5, 2022 | EF2 | Henderson 4 mi from Henderson |
| May 25, 2015 | EF2 | Price 9 mi from Henderson |
| Apr 11, 2012 | EF0 | Price 7 mi from Henderson |
| May 2, 2008 | EF1 | Henderson 3 mi from Henderson |
| Mar 18, 2008 | EF1 | New London 9 mi from Henderson |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Henderson
121 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Henderson since 2006, on 80 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | damage reported | Henderson 1 wind report |
| May 23, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Tainerville 1 wind report |
| Feb 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Craig 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Turnertown, Henderson, Friar 3 wind reports |
| May 6, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Henderson 1 wind report |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Joinerville 1 wind report |
| Aug 28, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Church Hill 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Henderson 1 wind report |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Henderson 2 wind reports |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Crims Chapel, Oak Hill 2 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 Henderson; 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 Henderson.
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