Hail history for Van Zandt County, TX

Van Zandt County has 172 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 106 of them 1″ or larger and 23 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on January 18, 1995.

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 172 since 1973

1″ or larger 106 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 23 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · January 18, 1995

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 Van Zandt County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 172 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 25, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 24, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 24, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 24, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
April 24, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
April 24, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 24, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
May 28, 2024	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

April 25, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A picture on Facebook showed 1 inch hail along I-20 near Canton.

June 14, 2023 · 3.5″ (softball)

Facebook photos were received from broadcast media of 3.5 inch hail near Van.

January 18, 1995 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Softball-size hail broke windows in Whitton.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	3	17	73	23	28	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 Van Zandt County

Has it ever hailed in Van Zandt County?

Yes — 172 hail events have been recorded for Van Zandt County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1973, including 106 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Van Zandt County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Van Zandt County, TX is April 25, 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 Van Zandt County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on January 18, 1995. 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.