Hail History

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Hail history for Texarkana, TX

Last hail within 10 milesMay 9, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20064 in (grapefruit)Mar 31, 2008
Hail days since 200648
Days with hail 1 inch or larger33
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles133

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Texarkana on 48 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Mar 31, 2008. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Texarkana ranks #270 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Texarkana

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Texarkana in the last two years.

Hail days near Texarkana by year

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When hail season peaks near Texarkana

Of the 48 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (14) and May (9).

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Largest hail storms near Texarkana

Mar 31, 2008 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Texarkana Airport (8 mi from Texarkana)

National Weather Service description (English): Very large hail fell across the entire city of Texarkana, Arkansas resulting in widespread damage to automobiles, home roofs and windows. The estimated monetary damage amount at the time of this publication was nearly 65 million dollars and according to local emergency management officials...this amount would likely be adjusted upward.|The hail damage was particularily bad in downtown Texarkana, Arkansas. The City Hall's spanish tile roof...some of the hardest material known as far as roofing material was concerned was damaged to destroyed. Many car dealerships inventory was deemed a total loss from the hail. Hail stones not only broke out car windows but went completely through the roofs of

Mar 10, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Mt Pleasant (5 mi from Texarkana)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail was reported south of Texarkana or just west of Ferguson along County Road 10.

Apr 1, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Whatley (3 mi from Texarkana)

Apr 15, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Texarkana (2 mi from Texarkana)

Jun 8, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Texarkana (2 mi from Texarkana)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail was reported in Texarkana on Richmond Road.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Texarkana

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 8, 2024EF1Wake Vlg
2 mi from Texarkana
0.2 mi long, 240 yd wide
May 16, 2020EF1Wamba
9 mi from Texarkana
0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Oct 29, 2009EF0Red Spgs
9 mi from Texarkana
4.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 2, 2009EF1Pleasant Hill
7 mi from Texarkana
3.5 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Texarkana

133 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Texarkana since 2006, on 71 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on May 21, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 7, 2026damage reportedTexarkana
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 31, 202564 mph, estimatedMt Pleasant, Boyd
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 5, 202596 mph, estimatedMt Pleasant, Wamba
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202561 mph, measuredRondo, Genoa
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202460 mph, estimatedRondo
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202460 mph, estimatedTexarkana
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 26, 202460 mph, estimatedWake
1 wind report
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Apr 8, 202464 mph, estimatedTexarkana
1 wind report
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Jun 26, 202366 mph, estimatedEylau
1 wind report
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Jun 18, 202360 mph, estimatedMt Pleasant
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 Texarkana; 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 Texarkana.

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