Mansfield Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Mansfield, 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 Mansfield, TX. Of those, 452 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. 2023 was the most active year on record locally, with 137 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — Mansfield Area (Last 5 Years)

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Catastrophic23 eventsBaseball+ size, structural roof damage likely
Destructive69 eventsEgg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage
Severe93 eventsPing pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant267 eventsQuarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate48 eventsMarble-size, possible cosmetic damage

Mansfield Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
2026136 events
202593 events
2024113 events
2023137 events
202219 events
20212 events

2023 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Mansfield, with 137 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Mansfield 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 Mansfield Hail Storms

Recent Hail Events Near Mansfield

DateLocationSeveritySizeNOAA Comments
2026-09-11 3 NNE Maypearl, TX Significant 1.00" Facebook report of quarter size hail near Baucum Road and Angus Road.
2026-09-11 1 SE Midlothian, TX Significant 1.00" Pea to quarter size hail reported in southeast Midlothian.
2026-09-11 3 NE Benbrook, TX Significant 1.00" Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
2026-09-11 4 SSE Arlington, TX Significant 1.00" —
2026-09-11 2 NE Benbrook, TX Moderate 0.75" Pea to penny size hail covered the ground.
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.
2026-06-07 1 W Red Oak, TX Significant 1.00" Quarter size hail in Red Oak on I-35.
2026-06-07 2 NNE Glenn Heights, TX Significant 1.00" Quarter sized hail and minor tree limb damage reported along McCowan park.
2026-06-07 1 NW Glenn Heights, TX Significant 1.25" Facebook photo showed half dollar size hail fell on Berkeley Dr in Glenn Heights.
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.
2026-06-06 DE SOTO CARROLL ARPT, TX Significant 1.25" A Facebook photo showed half dollar size hail on Berkeley Dr in Glenn Heights.
2026-06-06 RED OAK, TX Significant 1.00" Emergency manager reported quarter size hail in Red Oak on I-35.
2026-06-02 VENUS, TX Severe 1.50" Amateur radio operator reported intermittent quarter to ping pong ball size hail at US 67 and FM 2738.
2026-06-02 1 ENE Alvarado, TX Severe 1.50" Quarter to ping pong ball size hail at US 67 and CR 607 near Venus.
2026-06-02 ALVARADO, TX Severe 1.50" Amateur radio operator reported quarter to ping pong ball size hail at US 67 and CR 607 near Venus.
2026-06-02 3 W Venus, TX Severe 1.50" Intermittent quarter to ping pong ball size hail at US 67 and FM 2738.
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.
2026-05-25 1 NE Waxahachie, TX Significant 1.00" Report from mPING: Quarter 1.00 in.

Wind Storm History — Mansfield Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 151 high-wind events within 25 miles of Mansfield, TX in the past five years. Of those, 150 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 105 mph.

SeverityCount
Destructive1 event
Severe68 events
Significant81 events
Moderate1 event

Recent Wind Events Near Mansfield

DateLocationGust (mph)SeverityNOAA Comments
2026-10-16 2 NNW Westworth, TX 49 Significant AWOS station KNFW Fort Worth NAS JRB.
2026-09-20 4 WSW Cedar Hill, TX 61 Significant Emergency Manager reported a wind gust of 61mph as outflow moved through around 4:30pm.
2026-07-17 2 NNW Westworth, TX 51 Significant AWOS station KNFW Fort Worth NAS JRB.
2026-06-06 LILLIAN, TX 56 Significant A social media photo indicated a carport destroyed on County Coad 514 south of Mansfield.
2026-06-06 DE SOTO CARROLL ARPT, TX 63 Significant A public report indicated several trees blown over or snapped along South Cockrell Hill between Pleasant Run Road and West Bear Creek Road near the city of De Soto.
2026-06-02 2 NNW Westworth, TX 51 Significant AWOS station KNFW Fort Worth NAS JRB.
2026-06-02 4 SE Grapevine, TX 49 Significant ASOS station KDFW Dallas/Ft. Worth Intl Arpt.
2026-06-02 2 S Saginaw, TX 48 Significant ASOS station KFTW Fort Worth.
2026-06-02 4 NE Duncanville, TX 49 Significant ASOS station KRBD Dallas Executive Airport.
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.
2026-05-16 4 SE Grapevine, TX 59 Significant 51 kt gust at DFW Airport beneath virga.
2026-04-26 1 NW Westworth, TX 70 Severe KNFW.
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.
2026-04-25 WESTOVER HILLS, TX 70 Severe A 70 mph wind gust was measured at the KNFW AWOS.
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.
2026-02-14 WHEATLAND AREA, TX 60 Significant A Facebook photo showed a tree was snapped in the backyard of a home near I-35E and Wheatland Road just north of I-20.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mansfield Hail

When was the last major hail storm in Mansfield, TX?

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Mansfield was on September 11, 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 Mansfield?

Mansfield averages roughly 100 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 452 of the 500 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Mansfield?

The largest documented hail near Mansfield in the last five years was baseball-sized or larger. Most Mansfield-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 Mansfield address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Mansfield. 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 Mansfield

If your property in or near Mansfield 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 Mansfield's Location Matters for Hail

Mansfield 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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