Hail history for Rockwall County, TX

Rockwall County has 92 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 70 of them 1″ or larger and 20 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on April 5, 2003.

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 92 since 1968

1″ or larger 70 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 20 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · April 5, 2003

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 Rockwall County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 92 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 27, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 27, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 27, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
April 27, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 27, 2026	2.75″	Baseball
April 27, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 27, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
April 27, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg

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

From the storm reports

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

April 27, 2026 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Trained spotter reported 2 inch hail near McLendon-Chisholm.

April 11, 2016 · 4.0″ (softball)

A trained spotter reported grapefruit sized hail at Eastshore Road near Rockwall, TX.

April 25, 1994 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Golf ball- to soft ball-size hail damaged over 100 houses in southern Rockwall County. Damage was estimated at over 500,000 dollars.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	4	6	22	8	23	28

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 Rockwall County

Has it ever hailed in Rockwall County?

Yes — 92 hail events have been recorded for Rockwall County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 70 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Rockwall County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Rockwall County, TX is April 27, 2026, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) 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 Rockwall County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 5, 2003. 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.

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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.