Hail History

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Hail history for Wichita Falls, TX

Last hail within 10 milesMay 8, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months6
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Apr 23, 2021
Hail days since 200663
Days with hail 1 inch or larger39
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles134

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wichita Falls on 63 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Apr 23, 2021. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Wichita Falls ranks #52 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Wichita Falls

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 8, 20260.75 in
penny		Pleasant Valley, Wichita Falls
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Wichita Falls		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 20261 in
quarter		Lakeside City
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Wichita Falls		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 26, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Sheppard AFB, Pleasant Valley
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Wichita Falls		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 25, 20262 in
hen egg		Lakeside City, Wichita Falls, Lake Arrowhead Dam
10 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Wichita Falls		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 20261 in
quarter		Wichita Falls, Lake Arrowhead Dam
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Wichita Falls		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 23, 20250.75 in
penny		Wichita Falls
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Wichita Falls		NOAA Storm Events
May 22, 20250.88 in
nickel		Wichita Falls
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Wichita Falls		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 5, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Wichita Falls, Pleasant Valley, Lakeside City
12 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Wichita Falls		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251 in
quarter		Sheppard AFB
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Wichita Falls		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 Wichita Falls by year

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When hail season peaks near Wichita Falls

Of the 63 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (26) and May (21).

JanFeb5Mar26Apr21May5Jun1JulAug1Sep1Oct2Nov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Wichita Falls

Apr 23, 2021 · 3 in (tea cup) · Lakeside City (7 mi from Wichita Falls)

May 7, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Jolly (10 mi from Wichita Falls)

Apr 22, 2011 · 2.25 in · Dean (8 mi from Wichita Falls)

May 9, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Sheppard AFB (5 mi from Wichita Falls)

National Weather Service description (English): Relayed image with ruler measurement. Radar estimated time.

Apr 25, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lakeside City (8 mi from Wichita Falls)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wichita Falls

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 30, 2019EF1Dean
8 mi from Wichita Falls		10.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 30, 2019EF?Dean
7 mi from Wichita Falls		1.5 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wichita Falls

134 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wichita Falls since 2006, on 72 days. The strongest measured gust was 94 mph on Jun 20, 2007.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 22, 202672 mph, measuredSheppard AFB
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 19, 202667 mph, measuredSheppard AFB
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 202664 mph, estimatedPleasant Valley, Sheppard AFB
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202660 mph, estimatedLake Arrowhead Dam
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 4, 202658 mph, measuredSheppard AFB
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 11, 202570 mph, estimatedPleasant Valley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202575 mph, estimatedWichita Falls
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202581 mph, estimatedPleasant Valley, Lakeside City, Wichita Falls
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202571 mph, measuredSheppard AFB
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 4, 202562 mph, measuredPleasant Valley
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 Wichita Falls; 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 Wichita Falls.

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