Hail history for Fannin County, TX

Fannin County has 260 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 189 of them 1″ or larger and 31 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 16, 1989.

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 260 since 1958

1″ or larger 189 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 31 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · May 16, 1989

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 Fannin County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 260 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 27, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 27, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2026	2.75″	Baseball
April 26, 2026	2.75″	Baseball
April 26, 2026	4.0″	Softball
April 26, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 26, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
March 25, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 27, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Report of 1 inch hail from mPING.

April 26, 2026 · 4.0″ (softball)

Pictures showed hail stones around 4 inches in diameter in Trenton.

June 13, 2012 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Softball sized hail fell in Leonard. Trees and shrubs were heavily damaged from the large hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	2	41	65	48	57	46

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 Fannin County

Has it ever hailed in Fannin County?

Yes — 260 hail events have been recorded for Fannin County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 189 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Fannin County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Fannin County, TX is April 27, 2026, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Fannin County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 16, 1989. 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.