Farmers Branch Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Farmers Branch, TX

Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events

Over the past five years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded 500 hail storms within 25 miles of Farmers Branch, TX. Of those, 421 produced hail at least quarter-size — the threshold most insurance carriers consider potentially damaging to asphalt shingles. The largest reported hail in this window was baseball-sized or larger, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2024 was the most active year on record locally, with 199 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — Farmers Branch Area (Last 5 Years)

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Catastrophic16 eventsBaseball+ size, structural roof damage likely
Destructive62 eventsEgg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage
Severe95 eventsPing pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant248 eventsQuarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate79 eventsMarble-size, possible cosmetic damage

Farmers Branch Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
2026114 events
202573 events
2024199 events
2023114 events

2024 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Farmers Branch, with 199 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Farmers Branch typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.

Notable Recent Farmers Branch Hail Storms

Recent Hail Events Near Farmers Branch

DateLocationSeveritySizeNOAA Comments
2026-09-22 Keller, TX Moderate 0.75" Numerous reports of pea to penny size hail across Keller.
2026-09-22 1 ENE Keller, TX Significant 1.00" Quarter sized hail near Golden Triangle at Keller Smithfield Rd.
2026-09-11 4 SSE Arlington, TX Significant 1.00" —
2026-09-11 4 S Arlington, TX Significant 1.25" Several social media photos showed quarter to half dollar size hail fell near Matlock Road at Eden Road.
2026-09-11 4 S Arlington, TX Severe 1.75" Video showed hail up to golf ball size fell on Canyon Creek Drive. Tree limbs and power lines were also blown down in the area.
2026-08-26 3 NW Keller, TX Significant 1.00" Trained spotter reported dime size hail with sporadic quarters near the intersection of Park Vista Blvd and Keller Haslet Rd in far northern Tarrant County.
2026-08-26 2 SE Haslet, TX Severe 1.50" Emergency management reported 1 to 1.5 inch hail near Alliance in the Golden Triangle area.
2026-08-07 4 W Prosper, TX Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-07-05 3 S Garland, TX Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-06-07 2 NNE Glenn Heights, TX Significant 1.00" Quarter sized hail and minor tree limb damage reported along McCowan park.
2026-06-06 DESOTO, TX Significant 1.00" A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail and minor tree limb damage along McCowan Park in DeSoto.
2026-06-02 2 S Southlake, TX Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-06-02 GRAPEVINE S LAKE ARP, TX Moderate 0.75" Report of 0.75 inch hail from mPING.
2026-06-02 1 SW Grapevine, TX Significant 1.00" Facebook report of quarter size hail reported along Hwy 114 in Grapevine.
2026-06-02 GRAPEVINE, TX Significant 1.00" A report from Facebook relayed quarter size hail along Hwy 114 in Grapevine.
2026-06-02 WYLIE, TX Moderate 0.88" —
2026-06-02 1 SSW Balch Springs, TX Severe 1.50" Ping pong ball size hail reported on Seagoville Rd near I 635.
2026-06-02 BALCH SPGS, TX Severe 1.50" Emergency manager reported ping pong ball size hail on Seagoville Rd near Interstate 635.
2026-06-02 4 SSE Wylie, TX Moderate 0.88" Facebook report of large tree branches down and nickel size hail on Beaver Creek Rd. Time estimated.
2026-06-02 2 E Carrollton, TX Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).

Wind Storm History — Farmers Branch Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 201 high-wind events within 25 miles of Farmers Branch, TX in the past five years. Of those, 201 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 105 mph.

SeverityCount
Destructive1 event
Severe107 events
Significant93 events

Recent Wind Events Near Farmers Branch

DateLocationGust (mph)SeverityNOAA Comments
2026-06-02 GRAPEVINE, TX 60 Significant Facebook photos showed a few trees down across Grapevine including on Oak Grove Loop and Mustang Drive.
2026-06-02 4 SE Grapevine, TX 49 Significant ASOS station KDFW Dallas/Ft. Worth Intl Arpt.
2026-06-02 4 NE Duncanville, TX 49 Significant ASOS station KRBD Dallas Executive Airport.
2026-06-02 BALCH SPGS, TX 56 Significant Emergency manager reported some utility poles and tree limbs down on Seagoville Rd near Interstate 635 in Balch Springs.
2026-06-02 3 WNW Highland Park, TX 51 Significant ASOS station KDAL Dallas Love Fld.
2026-06-02 WYLIE, TX 60 Significant A report from Facebook showed large tree branches down and nickel size hail on Beaver Creek Rd.
2026-05-24 COLLEYVILLE, TX 64 Severe Emergency manager relayed photos of a fence blown down and several large trees with large branches snapped in a small area of Colleyville. The tree damage was consistent with severe microburst winds over 60 mph.
2026-05-24 IRVING, TX 64 Severe NWS Employee reported several large tree branches that were snapped in Irving.
2026-05-19 FARMERS BRANCH, TX 64 Severe A trained spotter measured a 64 mph wind gust with a handheld anemometer.
2026-05-19 1 ENE Farmers Branch, TX 64 Severe Trained spotter measured a 64 mph wind gust with a handheld anemometer.
2026-05-16 4 SE Grapevine, TX 59 Significant 51 kt gust at DFW Airport beneath virga.
2026-05-16 1 SSW The Colony, TX 68 Severe 68 mph wind measured off Main St near 121 in The Colony. Station at 30 ft above ground also reported a gust to 78 mph but appears high compared to values throughout the day. Multiple trees also damaged in the area.
2026-05-15 2 NNE Haslet, TX 59 Significant 51 kt gust at Alliance Airport beneath high based rain shower.
2026-04-26 4 NE Duncanville, TX 58 Significant KRBD.
2026-04-26 (RBD)REDBIRD ARPT DA, TX 58 Significant A 58 MPH wind gust was measured by the Automated Surface Observation System at Dallas Executive Airport.
2026-04-26 4 NE Duncanville, TX 60 Significant KRBD.
2026-04-26 (RBD)REDBIRD ARPT DA, TX 60 Significant A 60 mph wind gust was measured at the KRBD ASOS.
2026-04-18 2 NE Haslet, TX 61 Significant 61 mph gust at Ft Worth Alliance. KAFW 330/53kt.
2026-04-18 HASLET, TX 61 Significant A 61 mph gust was measured at the Fort Worth Alliance airport.
2026-02-14 (RBD)REDBIRD ARPT DA, TX 60 Significant A few tree limbs were reported to be snapped along and near Wheatland Road from Duncanville into south Dallas.

Frequently Asked Questions About Farmers Branch Hail

When was the last major hail storm in Farmers Branch, TX?

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Farmers Branch was on September 22, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.

How often does it hail in Farmers Branch?

Farmers Branch averages roughly 100 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 421 of the 500 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Farmers Branch?

The largest documented hail near Farmers Branch in the last five years was baseball-sized or larger. Most Farmers Branch-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.

Does my insurance cover hail damage in TX?

Most homeowners insurance policies in TX cover hail damage to roofs, siding, and gutters under the dwelling and other-structures coverage. Coverage typically requires the damage to be tied to a verifiable storm date — which is where the NOAA hail history above (and a HAAG-style test square validation) becomes important for the claim file.

How do I check hail history for a specific Farmers Branch address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Farmers Branch. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.

What a HAAG-Style Test Square Validation Means in Farmers Branch

If your property in or near Farmers Branch took on hail during one of the storms above, the standard process for documenting damage is a 10×10 foot test square inspection. A HAAG-trained reviewer counts impact indicators — granule displacement, mat fractures, and bruising — within the marked square and produces a PASS or FAIL document for the claim file.

HailCheck offers a $99 photo-based HAAG-style test square validation. You submit photos from the field, our reviewer evaluates the impact indicators and cross-references the NOAA storm dates listed above, and a written PASS/FAIL determination is returned within one business day. We do not send anyone to the roof — the validation is built around the photos you submit.

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Why Farmers Branch's Location Matters for Hail

Farmers Branch sits inside the central United States hail belt, where warm Gulf moisture collides with cold continental air to produce supercell thunderstorms capable of dropping the hail documented above. Properties in this zone typically see at least one significant hail event every two to four years.

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