Hail history for Parker, 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 200678

Days with hail 1 inch or larger59

Tornadoes within 10 miles5

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles145

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Parker on 78 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 Parker

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Jun 2, 2026	0.88 in nickel	Wylie 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Parker	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 2026	1.75 in golf ball	Richardson, Wylie, Rowlett 8 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Parker	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 2025	1 in quarter	Branch 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Parker	NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 2025	1.5 in ping pong ball	Sachse, Murphy, Garland 5 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Parker	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 29, 2025	1 in quarter	Allen 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Parker	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 25, 2025	2.25 in	Parker, Forest Grove, Renner 14 hail reports · closest near the center of Parker	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 8, 2025	1 in quarter	Branch, Murphy 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Parker	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 Parker by year

When hail season peaks near Parker

Of the 78 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (23) and May (16).

Largest hail storms near Parker

Apr 11, 2016 · 5.25 in · Wylie (5 mi from Parker)

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.

Mar 24, 2019 · 4.5 in (softball) · Allen (8 mi from Parker)

National Weather Service description (English): A social media report indicated softball size hail near the intersection of Alma Road and Collin-McKinney Parkway near the city of McKinney, TX.

Jun 13, 2012 · 3.25 in · Parker (0 mi from Parker)

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 Parker)

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

May 28, 2024 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Biggers (8 mi from Parker)

National Weather Service description (English): The fire department measured 2.75 hail in Lowry Crossing.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Parker

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Oct 21, 2019	EF0	Allen 7 mi from Parker	4.8 mi long, 500 yd wide
Oct 20, 2019	EF1	Rowlett 10 mi from Parker	4.5 mi long, 500 yd wide
Oct 20, 2019	EF1	Rockwall 8 mi from Parker	1.3 mi long, 500 yd wide
Apr 10, 2008	EF1	Allen 7 mi from Parker	7.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Mar 30, 2007	EF0	Wylie 5 mi from Parker	0.8 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Parker

145 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Parker since 2006, on 74 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Apr 10, 2008.

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 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 2025	68 mph, measured	McKinney, Allen 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 29, 2025	61 mph, measured	McKinney 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 2025	76 mph, measured	Lolaville, Allen, Fairview 8 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Nov 18, 2024	66 mph, measured	McKinney 1 wind report	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 9 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 2023	75 mph, estimated	Lavon 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 2, 2023	70 mph, estimated	Lebanon, Fairview 2 wind reports	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 Parker; 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 Parker.

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