Hail history for Wood County, TX

Wood County has 160 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 117 of them 1″ or larger and 19 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on April 21, 1997.

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 160 since 1955

1″ or larger 117 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 19 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · April 21, 1997

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 Wood County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 160 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 29, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 17, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 2, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 22, 2024	2.5″	Tennis ball
June 16, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 16, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 16, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 29, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail reported in Winnsboro.

April 11, 2016 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A photo was posted to the KLTV Facebook page of baseball size hail that fell in the East Point community.

June 27, 2001 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Thunderstorm remained stationary over the same area for nearly 1 hour. Hail to the size of baseballs for for nearly 40 minutes totally stripping trees and vegetation. No reports of damage to property was received.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	1	13	58	28	35	23

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 Wood County

Has it ever hailed in Wood County?

Yes — 160 hail events have been recorded for Wood County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 117 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Wood County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Wood County, TX is April 29, 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 Wood County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 21, 1997. 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.