Hail history for Murphy, TX

Last hail within 10 milesJun 2, 20260.88 in (nickel)

Hail days, last 12 months2

Largest hail since 20065.25 inApr 11, 2016

Hail days since 200674

Days with hail 1 inch or larger55

Tornadoes within 10 miles8

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles124

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Murphy on 74 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 5.25 in on Apr 11, 2016. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Murphy

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Jun 2, 2026	0.88 in nickel	Wylie 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Murphy	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 2026	2 in hen egg	Rowlett, Richardson, Wylie 15 hail reports · closest near the center of Murphy	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 2025	1 in quarter	Branch 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Murphy	NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 2025	1.5 in ping pong ball	Sachse, Murphy, Garland 7 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Murphy	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 25, 2025	2.25 in	Parker, Forest Grove, Renner 12 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Murphy	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 8, 2025	1 in quarter	Branch, Murphy 2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Murphy	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 Murphy by year

When hail season peaks near Murphy

Of the 74 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (25) and May (16).

Largest hail storms near Murphy

Apr 11, 2016 · 5.25 in · Wylie (4 mi from Murphy)

National Weather Service description (English): Several large hail reports and pictures were obtained by local broadcast media outlets. Two pictures were notable as they had well known objects to compare with the observed hail. Photogrammetry indicated the hail was at least 5 inches in diameter, and could be as large as 6 inches.

Jun 13, 2012 · 3.25 in · Parker (2 mi from Murphy)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail stones ranging from 2 to 3.25 were reported in Parker.

Apr 20, 2023 · 3 in (tea cup) · Plano (7 mi from Murphy)

National Weather Service description (English): A public report indicated 3-inch diameter hail about a mile south-southeast of Plano, TX.

Mar 24, 2019 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Allen (10 mi from Murphy)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported tennis ball sized hail approximately 3 miles north-northwest of the city of Allen, TX.

May 19, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Allen (7 mi from Murphy)

National Weather Service description (English): A 2.5 inch hail stone was measured near Greenville Avenue and Exchange Parkway in Allen.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Murphy

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Oct 21, 2019	EF0	Allen 10 mi from Murphy	4.8 mi long, 500 yd wide
Oct 20, 2019	EF2	Garland 9 mi from Murphy	2.5 mi long, 265 yd wide
Oct 20, 2019	EF1	Rowlett 7 mi from Murphy	4.5 mi long, 500 yd wide
Oct 20, 2019	EF1	Rockwall 6 mi from Murphy	1.3 mi long, 500 yd wide
Oct 20, 2019	EF1	Rockwall 9 mi from Murphy	2.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Dec 26, 2015	EF2	Lake Ray Hubbard 9 mi from Murphy	3.8 mi long, 550 yd wide
Apr 10, 2008	EF1	Allen 9 mi from Murphy	7.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Mar 30, 2007	EF0	Wylie 4 mi from Murphy	0.8 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Murphy

124 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Murphy since 2006, on 65 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Apr 14, 2011.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Jun 2, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Wylie 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 2025	60 mph, measured	Richardson, Rowlett 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 2025	55 mph, estimated	Rowlett 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 2025	64 mph, estimated	Allen 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 2025	76 mph, measured	Lolaville, Allen, Plano 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Nov 4, 2024	64 mph, estimated	Wylie 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 28, 2024	96 mph, estimated	Richardson, Renner, Plano 10 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 2023	75 mph, estimated	Lavon 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2023	46 mph, estimated	Garland 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 2, 2023	68 mph, estimated	Garland 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 Murphy; 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 Murphy.

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