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Hail history for Overton, TX
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Overton on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 13, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Overton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Turnertown, Price, Tainerville 4 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Overton |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Sexton City 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Overton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Overton by year
When hail season peaks near Overton
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (6) and May (3).
Largest hail storms near Overton
Jun 13, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Pirtle (7 mi from Overton)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail reported along Highway 259 near Pyrtle.Jan 20, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Overton (1 mi from Overton)
Apr 26, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Turnertown (6 mi from Overton)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail measured slightly larger than 2 inches in diameter (hen egg size) fell in the Turnertown community.Mar 29, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sexton City (3 mi from Overton)
Apr 29, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Laird Hill (7 mi from Overton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Overton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2025 | EF1 | Kilgore 8 mi from Overton |
| Oct 28, 2025 | EF1 | Kilgore 9 mi from Overton |
| Apr 10, 2017 | EF1 | Omen 7 mi from Overton |
| Apr 10, 2017 | EF0 | Overton 1 mi from Overton |
| Apr 10, 2017 | EF1 | Overton 0 mi from Overton |
| Mar 18, 2008 | EF1 | New London 5 mi from Overton |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF1 | Arp 5 mi from Overton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Overton
101 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Overton since 2006, on 68 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | damage reported | Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Omen 1 wind report |
| May 23, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Tainerville 1 wind report |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Kilgore 1 wind report |
| Feb 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Craig 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Turnertown, Friar 2 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Arp, Pitner Jct 2 wind reports |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Overton 1 wind report |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Overton 1 wind report |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Joinerville, Sexton City, Overton 3 wind reports |
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 Overton; 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 Overton.
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