Hail History

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Hail history for New Boston, TX

Last hail within 10 milesApr 26, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20064.25 inMar 31, 2008
Hail days since 200633
Days with hail 1 inch or larger22
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles60

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of New Boston on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Mar 31, 2008. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near New Boston

No hail was reported within 10 miles of New Boston in the last two years.

Hail days near New Boston by year

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When hail season peaks near New Boston

Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (11) and May (7).

2Jan1Feb6Mar11Apr7May3Jun1JulAug1SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near New Boston

Mar 31, 2008 · 4.25 in · Hooks (10 mi from New Boston)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of softballs were reported in Hooks, Texas. The hail produced widespread damage to the roofs and windows of area homes...businesses as well as automobiles.

Mar 10, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Maud (10 mi from New Boston)

Apr 20, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hooks (7 mi from New Boston)

Feb 25, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Boston (0 mi from New Boston)

Mar 28, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Simms (10 mi from New Boston)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail damaged vehicles southwest of New Boston, Texas.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of New Boston

DateRatingWherePath
May 24, 2024EF1Daniels Chapel
6 mi from New Boston		1.8 mi long, 275 yd wide
Jan 21, 2018EF0Liberty Hill
9 mi from New Boston		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Nov 29, 2009EF1New Boston
1 mi from New Boston		3.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 3, 2008EF1New Boston
1 mi from New Boston		5.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 5, 2007EF1Simms
9 mi from New Boston		3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near New Boston

60 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of New Boston since 2006, on 48 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Oct 24, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 23, 202660 mph, estimatedMaud
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 13, 202570 mph, estimatedHooks
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202560 mph, estimatedNew Boston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202460 mph, estimatedNew Boston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 202460 mph, estimatedMalta, Defense
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202460 mph, estimatedDaniels Chapel
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 26, 202460 mph, estimatedMaud
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 24, 202360 mph, estimatedMalta
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202370 mph, estimatedHooks
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202360 mph, estimatedNew Boston
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 New Boston; 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 New Boston.

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