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Hail history for Van Zandt County, TX
63 hail reports in Van Zandt County since 2006 on 42 days. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Jun 14, 2023.
Cities in Van Zandt County
Recent hail in Van Zandt County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | 0.7 in | Canton 1 hail report |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Wills Pt, Canton Van Zandt Airport 3 hail reports |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Fruitvale, Grand Saline, Edgewood 4 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Van Zandt County by year
When hail season peaks in Van Zandt County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Van Zandt County
78 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Van Zandt County since 2006, on 50 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Oct 2, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Wills Pt 1 wind report |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 55 mph, estimated | Canton, Wills Pt 2 wind reports |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 85 mph, estimated | Wills Pt Muni Airport, Canton 3 wind reports |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 75 mph, estimated | Wills Pt, Edgewood, Canton 3 wind reports |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 81 mph, estimated | Ben Wheeler, Walton 2 wind reports |
| May 28, 2024 | 85 mph, estimated | Wills Pt, Ben Wheeler, Colfax 4 wind reports |
| May 24, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Phalba 1 wind report |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Canton 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 85 mph, estimated | Canton, Ben Wheeler 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Redland 1 wind report |
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 Van Zandt County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).