Hail History

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Hail history for Rockwall, TX

Last hail within 10 milesJun 2, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20065.25 inApr 11, 2016
Hail days since 200657
Days with hail 1 inch or larger49
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles66

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rockwall on 57 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 5.25 in on Apr 11, 2016. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Rockwall ranks #170 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Rockwall

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 2, 20261 in
quarter		Lavon, Wylie
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Rockwall		NOAA Storm Events
May 23, 20261 in
quarter		Heath
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Rockwall		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 20262.75 in
baseball		Fate, Rowlett, Blackland
14 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Rockwall		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 20261 in
quarter		Rockwell Muni Airport
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Rockwall		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Sachse, Murphy, Garland
7 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Rockwall		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 25, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Wylie
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Rockwall		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 8, 20250.75 in
penny		Murphy
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Rockwall		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 Rockwall by year

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When hail season peaks near Rockwall

Of the 57 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (18) and May (10).

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Largest hail storms near Rockwall

Apr 11, 2016 · 5.25 in · Wylie (8 mi from Rockwall)

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.

Apr 3, 2012 · 3.5 in · Forney (9 mi from Rockwall)

National Weather Service description (English): Tea cup sized and slightly larger hail pelted homes in the Travis Ranch Subdivision in north Forney. The hailstones penetrated 1/2-inch thick plywood and roof decks.

Jun 11, 2023 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Royse City (8 mi from Rockwall)

National Weather Service description (English): A social media report indicated hail up to baseball size in Royse City.

Apr 27, 2026 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Fate (5 mi from Rockwall)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail reported in Fate. Exact hail size was unknown, but the hail was large enough to leave holes in a metal roof on a property near the Brookshires.

Dec 13, 2022 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Chisholm (7 mi from Rockwall)

National Weather Service description (English): Emergency management reported tennis ball sized hail near McLendon-Chisolm, TX in Rockwall County.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rockwall

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 30, 2022EF1Chisholm
9 mi from Rockwall		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 20, 2019EF1Rowlett
6 mi from Rockwall		4.5 mi long, 500 yd wide
Oct 20, 2019EF1Rockwall
4 mi from Rockwall		1.3 mi long, 500 yd wide
Oct 20, 2019EF1Rockwall
2 mi from Rockwall		2.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 29, 2019EF0Rockwell Muni Airport
1 mi from Rockwall		3.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Dec 26, 2015EF2Lake Ray Hubbard
4 mi from Rockwall		3.8 mi long, 550 yd wide
Dec 26, 2015EF2Copeville
9 mi from Rockwall		5.3 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 3, 2012EF3Blackland
8 mi from Rockwall		2.4 mi long, 400 yd wide
Apr 3, 2012EF2Union Vly
10 mi from Rockwall		1.0 mi long, 400 yd wide
Sep 8, 2010EF0Heath
6 mi from Rockwall		0.7 mi long, 108 yd wide
Apr 13, 2007EF0Royse City
8 mi from Rockwall		1.9 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 30, 2007EF0Wylie
8 mi from Rockwall		0.8 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rockwall

66 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rockwall since 2006, on 47 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Apr 14, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedRoyse City
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 2, 202660 mph, estimatedWylie
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 202560 mph, measuredRowlett
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202555 mph, estimatedRowlett
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202558 mph, measuredRockwell Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 4, 202464 mph, estimatedWylie
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 28, 202476 mph, measuredLavon, Pleasant Vly, Blackland
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 202375 mph, estimatedLavon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202346 mph, estimatedGarland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 2, 202368 mph, estimatedGarland
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 Rockwall; 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 Rockwall.

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