Hail History

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Hail history for Kilgore, TX

Last hail within 10 milesApr 18, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Feb 11, 2024
Hail days since 200628
Days with hail 1 inch or larger17
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles109

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kilgore on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Feb 11, 2024. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Kilgore

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 18, 20260.88 in
nickel		Sexton City
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Kilgore		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20261 in
quarter		Tenneryville
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Kilgore		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 20251 in
quarter		Longview
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Kilgore		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 8, 20250.75 in
penny		Longview
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Kilgore		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 Kilgore by year

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When hail season peaks near Kilgore

Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (11) and March (6).

2Jan2Feb6Mar11Apr1May2Jun1JulAugSep1Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Kilgore

Jun 13, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Pirtle (5 mi from Kilgore)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail reported along Highway 259 near Pyrtle.

Feb 11, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Kilgore East (1 mi from Kilgore)

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

Jan 20, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Overton (9 mi from Kilgore)

Apr 2, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Kilgore East (2 mi from Kilgore)

National Weather Service description (English): Pictures of hen egg size hail that fell near Kilgore were submitted to the NWS Shreveport office via email.

Mar 29, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sexton City (9 mi from Kilgore)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kilgore

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 28, 2025EF1Kilgore
2 mi from Kilgore		2.2 mi long, 169 yd wide
Oct 28, 2025EF1Kilgore
1 mi from Kilgore		0.3 mi long, 169 yd wide
Jul 8, 2024EF0Elderville
10 mi from Kilgore		1.4 mi long, 270 yd wide
Apr 10, 2017EF1Overton
10 mi from Kilgore		1.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
Feb 18, 2013EF0Cross Rds
7 mi from Kilgore		0.7 mi long, 30 yd wide
Feb 18, 2013EF0Monroe
10 mi from Kilgore		0.0 mi long, 20 yd wide
Mar 18, 2008EF1New London
9 mi from Kilgore		9.1 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 18, 2008EF0Kilgore East
4 mi from Kilgore		11.4 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kilgore

109 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kilgore since 2006, on 69 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Mar 31, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Apr 18, 202660 mph, estimatedKilgore
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 14, 202660 mph, estimatedCraig
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202564 mph, estimatedPitner Jct, Kilgore East, Elderville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202560 mph, estimatedBodie
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 202564 mph, estimatedOverton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202560 mph, estimatedSexton City, Overton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 202460 mph, estimatedFootes
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 202460 mph, estimatedPirtle
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 202460 mph, estimatedCrims Chapel, Kilgore
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 28, 202460 mph, estimatedOverton
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 Kilgore; 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 Kilgore.

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