Hail In Tarrant County
How often hail hits, the biggest recent storms, and what to do next. Storm counts come straight from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Checked November 12, 2026.
Hail Reports By Year
This counts every hail report NOAA logged in Tarrant County each year. One storm can produce dozens of reports from different spots, so a high count means more ground was hit, not only more storms.1
| Year | Reports | 1"+ | Largest | Hail days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 17 | 14 | 2.75" | 4 |
| 2016 | 36 | 29 | 2.5" | 6 |
| 2017 | 14 | 14 | 1" | 6 |
| 2018 | 26 | 11 | 2.5" | 7 |
| 2019 | 33 | 25 | 3" | 10 |
| 2020 | 52 | 46 | 1.75" | 10 |
| 2021 | 56 | 48 | 3.25" | 8 |
| 2022 | 18 | 12 | 1.25" | 7 |
| 2023 | 58 | 50 | 5" | 11 |
| 2024 | 106 | 81 | 3.25" | 11 |
| 2025 | 66 | 64 | 3" | 11 |
| 2026* | 46 | 44 | 3" | 7 |
1"+ means reports of hail 1 inch or larger. *2026 runs through June 2, the last Tarrant County hail report in NOAA's file. NOAA adds months as they are reviewed, and its database ran through July 2026 when we checked.
The Biggest Recent Hail Days
Days since 2016 when NOAA logged hail of 2.5 inches or larger in the county, with the largest stone reported that day.1
| Date and where | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| April 25, 2026 Azle, Benbrook, Lake Worth, River Oaks, Sansome Park and east Fort Worth | 34 | 3" |
| June 1, 2025 Fort Worth, Arlington and Dalworthington Gardens | 39 | 3" |
| May 27, 2024 (Memorial Day) Dalworthington Gardens, Arlington, Grapevine, Colleyville, Keller, Hurst, Mansfield and Fort Worth | 79 | 3.25" |
| June 12, 2023 Mansfield and Fort Worth | 10 | 5" |
| March 16, 2023 Fort Worth, Lake Worth, Benbrook, Sansome Park and Arlington | 10 | 3" |
| April 28, 2021 Keller, Saginaw, Blue Mound, Azle and Fort Worth | 21 | 3.25" |
| March 24, 2021 Haslet, Blue Mound and Keller | 10 | 3" |
| October 10, 2019 west Fort Worth near NAS Fort Worth, and Azle | 7 | 3" |
| June 6, 2018 Arlington and Euless | 4 | 2.5" |
| March 17, 2016 Fort Worth, Arlington, Pantego, Benbrook and White Settlement | 17 | 2.5" |
A few of these made the news. After the April 28, 2021 storm, FOX 4 reported that the Insurance Council of Texas counted more than 7,500 claims statewide, mostly from Tarrant County.4 After the March 2016 storms, 710 KEEL reported that an Insurance Council of Texas spokesman put vehicle damage in Fort Worth and Arlington at about $300 million.5
The Storms People Still Talk About
The National Weather Service says the Mayfest storm on May 5, 1995 dropped hail up to softball size in Fort Worth and caused an estimated $2 billion in damage in Tarrant and Dallas counties.2 The Dallas Morning News lists the June 13, 2012 storm across Dallas-Fort Worth at $905 million in damage.3
Texas leads the country for hail. Triple-I, the Insurance Information Institute, counted 878 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Texas in 2024, more than any other state.6
How Big Was It?
The National Weather Service uses these everyday sizes.7
| Looks like | Diameter |
|---|---|
| Penny | 0.75" |
| Quarter | 1.00" |
| Ping pong ball | 1.50" |
| Golf ball | 1.75" |
| Hen egg | 2.00" |
| Tennis ball | 2.50" |
| Baseball | 2.75" |
| Grapefruit | 4.00" |
After A Hail Storm
- Stay safe and take photos of the roof, gutters, windows, siding and cars before anything is moved or fixed.
- Call your insurer soon. TDI says to file a claim as soon as you can.8
- Only make temporary repairs until the adjuster inspects, and keep the receipts.9
- Know your deductible. TDI says wind and hail deductibles are often higher than for other damage.10
- Get more than one written bid, and be careful with door-to-door roofers after a storm.9
- Never let a roofer cover your deductible. That is illegal in Texas.11
Once you file, Texas law gives your insurer 15 business days to acknowledge the claim and 15 business days after it has what it needs to approve or deny it. It can take up to 45 more days in some cases. Once a claim is approved, it has 5 business days to pay.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often does Tarrant County get hail?
Every year in the NOAA record we checked. From 2015 through 2025 the county had between 4 and 11 days a year with at least one hail report, and 2024 had the most reports, 106 (NOAA NCEI).
Should I get my roof checked after hail?
Yes, if hail hit your street. Damage is not always visible from the ground, and the Texas Department of Insurance says to file a claim as soon as you can after hail damage (TDI).
How long do I have to file a hail claim in Texas?
The Texas Department of Insurance says to file as soon as you can. It does not set one deadline for every policy, so read yours or ask your agent (TDI).
Can a roofer pay my deductible?
No. It is illegal in Texas for a roofer to offer to waive, rebate or absorb your deductible (TDI).
How We Counted
We downloaded NOAA's yearly Storm Events files on November 12, 2026 and kept every row where the state is Texas, the county is Tarrant and the event type is hail. Each row is one report. Place names are the report locations NOAA lists, written in plain words. We will rerun the count as NOAA adds 2026 months.
The short answer: Tarrant County gets hail every year. NOAA logged 106 hail reports in the county in 2024 and 66 in 2025, with stones 3 inches or larger reported in 2024, 2025 and 2026. After a storm, photo the damage, call your insurer soon and get more than one written bid.
Sources
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database (Tarrant County hail reports, bulk data files) (see also the NCEI search page)
- National Weather Service Fort Worth, Mayfest storm page
- The Dallas Morning News, These Dallas-area hailstorms tore the biggest holes in people's pockets (April 12, 2016)
- FOX 4 News, Large hail impacts parts of northern Tarrant County (2021)
- 710 KEEL, Hail damage in Fort Worth and Arlington tops the $300 million mark (2016)
- Triple-I (Insurance Information Institute) via Business Wire, July 14, 2025
- National Weather Service Fort Worth, Hail size guide
- Texas Department of Insurance, Hail damage? Tips to file an insurance claim
- Texas Department of Insurance, Storm recovery tips
- Texas Department of Insurance, What to know about replacing your roof with insurance
- Texas Department of Insurance, Roofing and insurance: know the law (updated March 24, 2025)
- Texas Department of Insurance, Getting your insurance claim paid
General information, not insurance or legal advice. Confirm the details of your claim with your insurer.
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