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Hail history for Hideaway, TX

Last hail within 10 milesJul 7, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months5
Largest hail since 20063.5 inJun 14, 2023
Hail days since 200643
Days with hail 1 inch or larger28
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles63

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hideaway on 43 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Jun 14, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Hideaway

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 7, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Lindale
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Hideaway		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 20261 in
quarter		Mineola
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Hideaway		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 20261 in
quarter		Lindale
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Hideaway		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 23, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Lindale
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Hideaway		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Wood Spgs, Mt Sylvan, Lindale
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Hideaway		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 4, 20251 in
quarter		Lindale
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Hideaway		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 Hideaway by year

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When hail season peaks near Hideaway

Of the 43 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (13) and May (8).

1Jan3Feb5Mar13Apr8May3Jun6Jul1AugSep1Oct1Nov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Hideaway

Jun 14, 2023 · 3.5 in · Van (9 mi from Hideaway)

National Weather Service description (English): Facebook photos were received from broadcast media of 3.5 inch hail near Van.

Apr 26, 2011 · 3.25 in · Lindale (1 mi from Hideaway)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail was reported by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Texas.

Jun 13, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Swan (6 mi from Hideaway)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail reported via social media in the Swan community.

Mar 30, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Primrose (7 mi from Hideaway)

National Weather Service description (English): Hen Egg sized hail was reported 6 miles south-southeast of Van.

May 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lindale (4 mi from Hideaway)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hideaway

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 4, 2026EF1Lindale
5 mi from Hideaway		2.5 mi long, 32 yd wide
Oct 28, 2025EF1Lindale
6 mi from Hideaway		4.4 mi long, 137 yd wide
Apr 4, 2025EF1Red Spgs
8 mi from Hideaway		3.6 mi long, 1,420 yd wide
Apr 29, 2017EF1Lindale
5 mi from Hideaway		3.0 mi long, 570 yd wide
Apr 29, 2016EF0Primrose
10 mi from Hideaway		2.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 29, 2016EF2Thedford
3 mi from Hideaway		1.0 mi long, 400 yd wide
Apr 29, 2016EF2Lindale
5 mi from Hideaway		7.4 mi long, 3,221 yd wide
Dec 12, 2015EF2Thedford
3 mi from Hideaway		1.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 26, 2011EF0Carroll
7 mi from Hideaway		6.4 mi long, 60 yd wide
Feb 10, 2009EF1Garden Vly
6 mi from Hideaway		2.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Feb 10, 2009EF1Mineola
8 mi from Hideaway		4.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 3, 2008EF1Primrose
10 mi from Hideaway		1.4 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hideaway

63 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hideaway since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jun 3, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 7, 2026damage reportedLindale
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 2, 202660 mph, estimatedLindale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202560 mph, estimatedGarden Vly
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202475 mph, estimatedLindale, Tyler Pounds
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 202460 mph, estimatedLindale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 28, 202460 mph, estimatedMt Sylvan
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 24, 202360 mph, estimatedLindale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202360 mph, estimatedRed Spgs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202358 mph, estimatedRedland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 13, 202275 mph, estimatedRed Spgs
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 Hideaway; 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 Hideaway.

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