Wichita Falls hail storm history
Wichita County·NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database·~75-day publication lag
Wichita Falls in Wichita County has recorded 34 hail events of 1 inch or larger over the past 10 years, with an average of 3.4 events annually. The city's location in the heart of Tornado Alley places it directly in the path of supercell thunderstorms that track northeast off the Llano Estacado, making hail damage a recurring concern for homeowners.
Hail activity in Wichita Falls peaks between April and June, with May producing the most significant hail events. During this three-month window, supercell thunderstorms are most likely to develop large-diameter hail, with 12 events of 1.5 inches or larger recorded in the past decade. Secondary activity occurs in March and July as storm season transitions.
Annual frequency — last 10 years
When hail hits — monthly pattern
Avg events per month · all years · NOAA data
All recorded hail events
Of 296 recorded events, 87 (29%) reached 1.5" or larger — the threshold for likely functional damage on standard asphalt shingles.
The report was relayed through mPING. The event time is adjusted based on radar observations.
An image was shared on social media. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated fr…
The report was relayed through Spotter Network.
An image showing a ruler measurement was shared. The location is approximate.
The report was relayed by amateur radio. The location is approximate.
Hail size increased from quarter-size to golf ball-size between 1753 to 1756 LST. The report was rel…
The report was relayed by amateur radio. The location is approximate.
Hailfall occurred near the intersection of County Roads 240 and 368. The report was relayed by amate…
The report was relayed by amateur radio.
The report was relayed through mPING.
The report was relayed by amateur radio.
The report was relayed through mPING.
Event time is estimated from radar observations.
The report was relayed by amateur radio.
MPing report.
Relayed by amateur radio.
Relayed by amateur radio.
Time is radar estimated.
MPing report.
Relayed by amateur radio.
MPing report.
MPing report.
Relayed report via amateur radio.
MPing report.
Social media image showing nickel to quarter size hail. Time is radar estimated.
MPing report.
MPing report.
Mping report.
Time estimate from radar.
Quarter size hail southside of Wichita Falls. Time from radar.
Spotternetwork reported.
EM reports nickel size hail at Highway 25 and 287.
Time estimated by radar.
Also reported broken house windows.
Dime to nickel size hail covered the ground just north of Holliday.
Hailed for about 30 minutes. Covered the ground to a depth of 12 inches and stripped trees and shrub…
Relayed through Twitter.
This data reflects NOAA Storm Data records and crowd-sourced reports through mPING for Wichita County. Wichita Falls proper may experience additional unreported hail events, particularly in areas with low report density. The most recent recorded event occurred on November 20, 2025, when hail was documented through social media imagery.
NOAA Storm Events Database source