Hail history for Dallas County, TX

Dallas County has 834 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 599 of them 1″ or larger and 107 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on April 12, 1986.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 834 since 1955

1″ or larger 599 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 107 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · April 12, 1986

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Dallas County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Dallas County's peak: April.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 834 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 28, 2026	0.75″	Penny
April 27, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 27, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 27, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 27, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 27, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 27, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 27, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Dallas County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

April 28, 2026 · 0.75″ (penny)

Report of 0.75 inch hail from mPING.

June 12, 2023 · 4.0″ (softball)

A social media photo indicated 4-inch diameter hail near Cedar Hill.

May 24, 2011 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Hail up to the size of grapefruits was reported around Irving for several minutes. Windows were broken or smashed out by the hail. The hail also damaged the TPC Four Seasons Las Colinas Country Club and golf course where the PGA's Byron Nelson Golf Championship was being held. Crews had to repair over 4,000 divots on the golf course before play could resume the next day.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
10	35	45	85	213	94	186	166

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Dallas County

Has it ever hailed in Dallas County?

Yes — 834 hail events have been recorded for Dallas County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 599 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Dallas County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Dallas County, TX is April 28, 2026, with 0.75″ (penny) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Dallas County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 12, 1986. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Texas hail history

All 254 Texas counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.