Hail History

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Hail history for Watauga, TX

Last hail within 10 milesSep 21, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months8
Largest hail since 20064.25 inMay 24, 2011
Hail days since 2006103
Days with hail 1 inch or larger75
Tornadoes within 10 miles17
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles232

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Watauga on 103 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on May 24, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Watauga

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 21, 20261 in
quarter		Keller
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Watauga		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 26, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Haslet, Keller
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Watauga		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 2, 20260.75 in
penny		Grapevine S Lake Airport
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Watauga		NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 20261 in
quarter		Fort Worth Mangham Airport
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Watauga		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 20260.75 in
penny		Fort Worth Blue Mnd Airport
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Watauga		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Keller, Southlake
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Watauga		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 26, 20262.75 in
baseball		Hodge, Meacham Airport, Fort Worth Blue Mnd Airport
7 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Watauga		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 25, 20261.25 in
half dollar		River Oaks, Lake Worth
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Watauga		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 20251 in
quarter		Euless
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Watauga		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Smithfield
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Watauga		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Handley
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Watauga		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 29, 20251 in
quarter		Hicks
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Watauga		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 25, 20251 in
quarter		Blue Mound
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Watauga		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 20251 in
quarter		Hicks
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Watauga		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 Watauga by year

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When hail season peaks near Watauga

Of the 103 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (29) and May (21).

1Jan2Feb20Mar29Apr21May12Jun2Jul5Aug3Sep4Oct2Nov2Dec

Largest hail storms near Watauga

May 24, 2011 · 4.25 in · Keller (7 mi from Watauga)

National Weather Service description (English): Softball sized hail was reported on the northwest side of Keller.

Apr 28, 2021 · 3.25 in · Keller (8 mi from Watauga)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail slightly larger than three inches was reported just east of Hillcrest Airport in Keller via social media.

Apr 13, 2007 · 3 in (tea cup) · Colleyville (6 mi from Watauga)

National Weather Service description (English): Teacup-size hail reported in town. Hundreds of cars, homes, and businesses were damaged.

Mar 24, 2021 · 3 in (tea cup) · Hicks (8 mi from Watauga)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail three inches in diameter was reported near Wagley Robertson Road and West Bonds Ranch Road.

Mar 14, 2024 · 3 in (tea cup) · Roanoke Vly Airport (10 mi from Watauga)

National Weather Service description (English): NWS employee measured 3 inch hail 2 miles west of Roanoke.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Watauga

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 13, 2022EF0Meacham Airport
5 mi from Watauga		0.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Dec 13, 2022EF1Smithfield
3 mi from Watauga		1.9 mi long, 40 yd wide
Mar 21, 2022EF0River Oaks
10 mi from Watauga		1.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 21, 2022EF0Euless
9 mi from Watauga		0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 16, 2019EF0Keller Alta Vista Airport
5 mi from Watauga		1.3 mi long, 132 yd wide
May 29, 2019EF0Fort Worth Saginaw Airport
10 mi from Watauga		3.9 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 29, 2019EF1Keller Alta Vista Airport
5 mi from Watauga		0.5 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 29, 2017EF0Hicks
8 mi from Watauga		6.5 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 29, 2017EF0Fort Worth Blue Mnd Airport
4 mi from Watauga		11.4 mi long, 500 yd wide
Mar 23, 2016EF0Hicks
9 mi from Watauga		0.6 mi long, 40 yd wide
Nov 17, 2015EF0Keller
4 mi from Watauga		0.9 mi long, 30 yd wide
Nov 5, 2015EF0Hodge
6 mi from Watauga		3.9 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Watauga

232 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Watauga since 2006, on 100 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Mar 29, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 2026damage reportedKeller
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 26, 2026damage reportedWatauga, Pantego
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 24, 202664 mph, estimatedColleyville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 202661 mph, measuredHaslet
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 24, 202561 mph, estimatedFort Worth
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 22, 202564 mph, estimatedRoanoke
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 19, 202563 mph, estimatedWatauga
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202569 mph, estimatedBedford, Grapevine
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202571 mph, measuredMeacham Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 2025105 mph, estimatedHaltom City, Justin, Hicks
10 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 Watauga; 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 Watauga.

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