Hail History

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Hail history for Hickory Creek, TX

Last hail within 10 milesJun 2, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20064.25 inJun 11, 2023
Hail days since 200686
Days with hail 1 inch or larger60
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles108

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hickory Creek on 86 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Jun 11, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Hickory Creek

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 2, 20260.88 in
nickel
Carney
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Hickory Creek
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Sep 21, 20250.75 in
penny
Denton
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Hickory Creek
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Sep 5, 20251 in
quarter
Navo
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Hickory Creek
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Jun 8, 20251 in
quarter
Corinth, Lake Dallas
3 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Hickory Creek
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May 6, 20251 in
quarter
Argyle, Denton, Denton Muni Airport
3 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Hickory Creek
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Mar 29, 20251.25 in
half dollar
Lewisville, Little Elm
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Hickory Creek
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One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Hickory Creek by year

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When hail season peaks near Hickory Creek

Of the 86 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (21) and April (18).

1Jan3Feb15Mar18Apr21May11Jun3Jul1Aug4Sep5Oct2Nov2Dec

Largest hail storms near Hickory Creek

Apr 3, 2014 · 4.25 in · Denton (9 mi from Hickory Creek)

National Weather Service description (English): Softball sized hail was reported by a trained spotter one-eighth of a mile west of the Texas Woman's Campus in Denton. Additionally, this storm covered much of the city of Denton, and a considerable part of the County as well. The Insurance Council of Texas estimated approximately 35,000 vehicles, and 22,000 homes were damaged in some fashion with this storm. The damage estimate is aproximately 500 million dollars.

Mar 26, 2017 · 4.25 in · Corinth (4 mi from Hickory Creek)

National Weather Service description (English): An amateur radio report indicated 4.25 inch diameter hail approximately 2 miles north of Corinth, TX.

Jun 11, 2023 · 4.25 in · Bartonville (7 mi from Hickory Creek)

National Weather Service description (English): A social media photo indicated 4.25 inch diameter hail near the intersection of Cross Timbers Rd and Shiloh Rd in Flower Mound. Damage to roofs and vehicles was reported across Flower Mound from the large hail.

Apr 11, 2016 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Denton (8 mi from Hickory Creek)

National Weather Service description (English): A public report indicated grapefruit sized hail near the intersection of Audra Lane and East McKinney St.

Mar 14, 2024 · 3.5 in · Bartonville (5 mi from Hickory Creek)

National Weather Service description (English): Reports of 2-3+ inch hail in Double Oak.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hickory Creek

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 28, 2025EF?Navo
9 mi from Hickory Creek
0.0 mi long, 20 yd wide
Apr 30, 2019EF1Denton
9 mi from Hickory Creek
2.9 mi long, 250 yd wide
Mar 29, 2017EF1Lewisville
6 mi from Hickory Creek
1.6 mi long, 130 yd wide
Nov 17, 2015EF1Corinth
1 mi from Hickory Creek
3.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 10, 2015EF1Argyle
8 mi from Hickory Creek
5.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 3, 2012EF0Mayhill
6 mi from Hickory Creek
0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 24, 2011EF2Argyle
9 mi from Hickory Creek
1.5 mi long, 220 yd wide
Jun 10, 2009EF0Grapevine Res
7 mi from Hickory Creek
0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 10, 2009EF1Lewisville
5 mi from Hickory Creek
0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 10, 2009EF0Carney
9 mi from Hickory Creek
0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 24, 2007EF0Denton
7 mi from Hickory Creek
1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hickory Creek

108 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hickory Creek since 2006, on 53 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on May 28, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 202568 mph, measuredDenton
1 wind report
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Sep 5, 202563 mph, estimatedLittle Elm, Denton
3 wind reports
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Jun 8, 202564 mph, measuredLewisville, Denton
2 wind reports
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Jun 3, 202562 mph, measuredLittle Elm, Coppell
2 wind reports
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May 26, 202564 mph, measuredLittle Elm
1 wind report
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May 18, 202570 mph, estimatedCorinth, Denton
2 wind reports
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Apr 23, 202564 mph, measuredNavo
1 wind report
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Mar 4, 202575 mph, estimatedCarney
1 wind report
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Jun 5, 202459 mph, measuredDenton
1 wind report
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Jun 2, 202459 mph, measuredNavo
1 wind report
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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 Hickory Creek; 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 Hickory Creek.

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