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Hail history for Rowlett, TX

Last hail within 10 milesJul 5, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months5
Largest hail since 20065.25 inApr 11, 2016
Hail days since 200671
Days with hail 1 inch or larger52
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles89

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rowlett on 71 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 5.25 in on Apr 11, 2016. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Rowlett ranks #78 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Rowlett

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 5, 20260.75 in
penny		Garland
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Rowlett		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 2, 20260.88 in
nickel		Wylie
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Rowlett		NOAA Storm Events
May 23, 20261 in
quarter		Heath
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Rowlett		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 20262 in
hen egg		Rowlett, Richardson, Rockwall
18 hail reports · closest near the center of Rowlett		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 20261 in
quarter		Rockwell Muni Airport
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Rowlett		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Sachse, Murphy, Garland
7 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Rowlett		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 25, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Wylie, Reinhardt
4 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Rowlett		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 8, 20250.75 in
penny		Murphy
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Rowlett		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 20251 in
quarter		Reinhardt
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Rowlett		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 Rowlett by year

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When hail season peaks near Rowlett

Of the 71 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (20) and May (15).

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Largest hail storms near Rowlett

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

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 Rowlett)

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 2, 2017 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · New Hope (7 mi from Rowlett)

National Weather Service description (English): A social media report indicated 2.5 inch diameter hail near the intersection of Interstate 30 and Highway 635.

Sep 24, 2023 · 2.25 in · Garland (5 mi from Rowlett)

National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of hail up to 2.5 hail was reported in northern Garland via mPing and the public.

Apr 14, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Sachse (5 mi from Rowlett)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rowlett

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 20, 2019EF2Garland
6 mi from Rowlett		2.5 mi long, 265 yd wide
Oct 20, 2019EF1Rowlett
1 mi from Rowlett		4.5 mi long, 500 yd wide
Oct 20, 2019EF1Rockwall
5 mi from Rowlett		1.3 mi long, 500 yd wide
Oct 20, 2019EF1Rockwall
5 mi from Rowlett		2.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 29, 2019EF0Rockwell Muni Airport
7 mi from Rowlett		3.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Dec 26, 2015EF4New Hope
8 mi from Rowlett		9.2 mi long, 550 yd wide
Dec 26, 2015EF2Lake Ray Hubbard
3 mi from Rowlett		3.8 mi long, 550 yd wide
Apr 3, 2012EF0New Hope
8 mi from Rowlett		0.3 mi long, 30 yd wide
Sep 8, 2010EF0Heath
6 mi from Rowlett		0.7 mi long, 108 yd wide
Mar 30, 2007EF0Wylie
8 mi from Rowlett		0.8 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rowlett

89 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rowlett since 2006, on 56 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Apr 14, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
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
Mar 4, 202560 mph, measuredRichardson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 4, 202464 mph, estimatedWylie
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 28, 202496 mph, estimatedRichardson, Pleasant Vly, Murphy
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202346 mph, estimatedRose Hill, Garland
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 2, 202368 mph, estimatedGarland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 14, 202355 mph, estimatedRockwall
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 Rowlett; 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 Rowlett.

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