Hail History

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Hail history for Longview, TX

Last hail within 10 milesApr 29, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Feb 11, 2024
Hail days since 200645
Days with hail 1 inch or larger29
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles101

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Longview on 45 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Feb 11, 2024. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Longview ranks #322 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Longview

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 29, 20261 in
quarter		Judson
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Longview		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 24, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Judson, Longview, Spring Hill
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Longview		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20261 in
quarter		Tenneryville, Greggton
4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Longview		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Longview, Longview Eastside Airport
4 hail reports · closest near the center of Longview		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 8, 20250.75 in
penny		Longview
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Longview		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 Longview by year

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When hail season peaks near Longview

Of the 45 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (18) and March (8).

2Jan3Feb8Mar18Apr6MayJun1Jul1Aug2Sep2Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Longview

Feb 11, 2024 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Longview (1 mi from Longview)

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

Apr 2, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Kilgore East (10 mi from Longview)

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) · Longview Eastside Airport (3 mi from Longview)

Apr 9, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Judson (7 mi from Longview)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail smashed through the windshield of a moving vehicle causing a non-life threatening injury to the driver.

May 20, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hallsville (9 mi from Longview)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Longview

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 8, 2024EF0Elderville
9 mi from Longview		1.4 mi long, 270 yd wide
May 20, 2021EF?Hallsville
8 mi from Longview		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Apr 13, 2018EF1Judson
9 mi from Longview		2.8 mi long, 580 yd wide
May 28, 2017EF1Spring Hill
6 mi from Longview		10.3 mi long, 800 yd wide
May 11, 2017EF1White Oak
9 mi from Longview		1.5 mi long, 220 yd wide
Mar 29, 2017EF1Tenneryville
4 mi from Longview		6.0 mi long, 480 yd wide
Apr 9, 2015EF1Longview Eastside Airport
1 mi from Longview		1.3 mi long, 335 yd wide
Apr 9, 2015EF1Longview Hgts
5 mi from Longview		4.5 mi long, 760 yd wide
Dec 23, 2009EF2Longview Hgts
3 mi from Longview		7.0 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Longview

101 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Longview since 2006, on 67 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Mar 31, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 6, 2026damage reportedHallsville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 2, 202660 mph, estimatedHallsville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202560 mph, measuredEstes
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202564 mph, estimatedKilgore East, Estes, Elderville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202560 mph, estimatedBodie
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 202569 mph, estimatedLongview Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 202460 mph, estimatedSpring Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202470 mph, estimatedJudson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 202460 mph, estimatedFootes
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 202459 mph, measuredGregg Co Airport
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 Longview; 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 Longview.

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