Wichita Falls hail storm history
Wichita County·NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database·~75-day publication lag
Wichita Falls, located in Wichita County, sits in the path of supercell thunderstorms that track northeast off the Llano Estacado plateau. This geographic position places the city in a corridor where large-diameter hail events occur regularly. The NOAA Storm Events Database documents the frequency and severity of these events in the county historical record.
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Hail activity in Wichita County peaks during April, May, and June, with May typically producing the largest-diameter stones. Secondary activity occurs in March and July as atmospheric conditions favor supercell development. These seasonal patterns reflect the typical progression of severe weather across the Texas Panhandle and southern plains.
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.
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database. Publication lag is approximately 75 days — current-year events may be incomplete.
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