NOAA Storm Events, 2016-2026
Hail in Texas, county by county
13,656 reported hail events across 253 countys, largest 7.02 in.
Reports
13,656
2016-2026
Counties affected
253
of all Texas counties with hail
Largest stone
7.02 in
in Swisher County
Reports ≥ 2 in
2,124
15.6% of all reports
Reports have been roughly steady (+7%).
Counties ranked by hail reports
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Texas hail summary
The counties with the most reported hail in Texas are Tarrant (511 reports), Denton (378 reports), Collin (316 reports). The largest stones on record in this period were reported in Swisher (7.02 in), Medina (6.42 in), Blanco (6.12 in).
What this does not tell you
A county is a large area and hail swaths are narrow, so a county count cannot tell you whether a particular property was hit. The methodology page sets out what this record can and cannot support.
Frequently asked questions
Which Texas county gets the most hail?
By reported events in this record, Tarrant County leads with 511 reports, ahead of Denton and Collin.
What is the largest hailstone recorded in Texas?
The largest reported stone in this period is 7.02 in, in Swisher County. Hailstone records are reported measurements, and estimates from photographs are common.
How often does Texas get damaging hail?
15.6% of the 13,656 reported events in this period reached 2 inches or more, the size at which shingle and vehicle damage becomes likely.