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Hail history for Richardson, TX

Last hail within 10 milesJul 5, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months5
Largest hail since 20063.25 inJun 13, 2012
Hail days since 200684
Days with hail 1 inch or larger59
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles162

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Richardson on 84 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.25 in on Jun 13, 2012. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Richardson ranks #20 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Richardson

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 5, 20260.75 in
penny		Garland
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Richardson		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 2, 20260.75 in
penny		Shepton, Hebron
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Richardson		NOAA Storm Events
May 23, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Trinity Mills, Meaders
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Richardson		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 20260.75 in
penny		Addison
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Richardson		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 20262 in
hen egg		Rowlett, Richardson, Bouchard
13 hail reports · closest near the center of Richardson		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Sachse, Murphy, Garland
7 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Richardson		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 25, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Renner, Reinhardt
4 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Richardson		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 8, 20250.75 in
penny		Murphy
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Richardson		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 20251 in
quarter		Reinhardt
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Richardson		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 Richardson by year

062074084091101511712113414215516317318419120621422523424425526

When hail season peaks near Richardson

Of the 84 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (24) and May (21).

2Jan1Feb13Mar24Apr21May7Jun4Jul3Aug4Sep3Oct1Nov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Richardson

Jun 13, 2012 · 3.25 in · Parker (9 mi from Richardson)

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

Jun 6, 2018 · 3 in (tea cup) · Carrollton (10 mi from Richardson)

National Weather Service description (English): A social media report indicated three-inch diameter hail near the intersection of President George Bush Turnpike and Old Denton Rd in the city of Carrollton, TX.

Apr 20, 2023 · 3 in (tea cup) · Plano (6 mi from Richardson)

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

May 24, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · University Park (6 mi from Richardson)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball sized hail fell at Skillman Street and Southwestern Blvd in Dallas.

Apr 11, 2016 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Plano (5 mi from Richardson)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported tennis ball sized hail 2 miles north-northeast of Plano, TX.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Richardson

DateRatingWherePath
May 16, 2021EF0Highland Park
8 mi from Richardson		0.3 mi long, 30 yd wide
May 16, 2021EF1Bouchard
5 mi from Richardson		0.6 mi long, 90 yd wide
Oct 20, 2019EF2Garland
5 mi from Richardson		2.5 mi long, 265 yd wide
Oct 20, 2019EF1Rowlett
9 mi from Richardson		4.5 mi long, 500 yd wide
Jun 16, 2019EF0Farmers Branch
8 mi from Richardson		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 24, 2015EF1Love Field Dallas
9 mi from Richardson		4.9 mi long, 40 yd wide
Apr 10, 2008EF1Allen
10 mi from Richardson		7.2 mi long, 175 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Richardson

162 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Richardson since 2006, on 75 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jun 10, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
May 19, 202664 mph, measuredFarmers Branch
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 202560 mph, measuredRichardson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202555 mph, estimatedRowlett
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202576 mph, measuredLolaville, Shepton, Allen
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 28, 202496 mph, estimatedRichardson, Renner, Addison Airport
11 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202346 mph, estimatedRose Hill, Garland
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 2, 202376 mph, measuredLove Field Dallas, Shepton, Garland
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 4, 202261 mph, measuredAddison
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 4, 202263 mph, estimatedPlano, Highland Park, Plano Shiloh Arpk Airport
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 202275 mph, estimatedFarmers Branch
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 Richardson; 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 Richardson.

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