Hail history and roofing help for Decatur, TX
NOAA recorded hail 1 inch or larger in or near Decatur on 6 days from 2016 to 2025, about 0.6 a year, and hail 2 inches or larger on 1 of those days. The most recent was on Apr 28, 2026 (preliminary), with hail up to 1.25 in (half dollar).
Data updated Oct 26, 2026. NOAA's final record runs through Jun 30, 2026; later reports are preliminary. Decatur is a city in Wise County, population 9,029 (Census estimate for 2025).
Hail statistics
Storm data is directional and may be delayed; verify on-site.
"Near Decatur" means inside its boundary or within 3 km (2 miles) of it, because NOAA rounds report locations to about 1 km. Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, final record through Jun 30, 2026; preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports after that.
Hail near Decatur by year
| Year | Hail days | 1 in+ days | 2 in+ days | Largest | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 preliminary | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.25 in (half dollar) | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.25 in (half dollar) | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1.25 in (half dollar) | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1.25 in (half dollar) | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.88 in (nickel) | 1 |
Hail days count dates with at least one report of hail 0.75 inch or larger. Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, final record through Jun 30, 2026; preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports after that.
Storm data is directional and may be delayed; verify on-site.
When hail falls near Decatur
- 1Jan
- 0Feb
- 4Mar
- 10Apr
- 4May
- 2Jun
- 0Jul
- 0Aug
- 0Sep
- 1Oct
- 1Nov
- 2Dec
Days with hail of 1 inch or larger by month, 1996–2025; the most in Apr.
Recent days with 1-inch hail near Decatur
| Date | Largest hail | Reports | Reported near |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 preliminary | 1.25 in (half dollar) | 1 | 1 mi W of Decatur |
| May 18, 2025 | 1.25 in (half dollar) | 1 | 1 mi SW of Decatur Muni Airport |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 1 | 1 mi W of Decatur |
| May 28, 2024 | 1.25 in (half dollar) | 1 | 1 mi SW of Decatur Muni Airport |
| Mar 2, 2023 | 1.25 in (half dollar) | 2 | 1 mi SW of Decatur Muni Airport |
| Apr 28, 2020 | 1.50 in (ping pong ball) | 1 | 2 mi WNW of Decatur Muni Airport |
| Mar 26, 2017 | 2.00 in (hen egg) | 4 | 3 mi ENE of Paradise; Decatur; 2 mi S of Decatur |
| Nov 5, 2015 | 2.75 in (baseball) | 4 | Decatur |
| Apr 27, 2014 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 2 | 1 mi ENE of Decatur Muni Airport; 3 mi SSW of Decatur |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 1.25 in (half dollar) | 4 | 2 mi S of Decatur; Decatur; 3 mi SSW of Decatur |
| Jan 29, 2013 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 2 | Decatur; 1 mi SE of Decatur |
| Dec 14, 2011 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 1 | 3 mi NW of Herman |
| Apr 24, 2011 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 2 | 1 mi NNE of Decatur; 2 mi N of Decatur |
| May 26, 2009 | 2.00 in (hen egg) | 2 | 1 mi E of Decatur |
| Apr 12, 2009 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 1 | 1 mi E of Decatur |
| Apr 9, 2008 | 2.50 in (tennis ball) | 2 | Decatur |
| Apr 4, 2008 | 4.25 in | 1 | 1 mi E of Decatur |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 2.00 in (hen egg) | 1 | Decatur |
| Apr 29, 2002 | 4.50 in (softball) | 1 | Decatur |
| Oct 12, 2001 | 1.75 in (golf ball) | 1 | Wizard Wells |
| Apr 22, 2001 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 1 | Thurber |
| Dec 2, 1999 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 4 | Decatur |
| Jun 1, 1999 | 1.75 in (golf ball) | 1 | Decatur |
| May 8, 1998 | 2.00 in (hen egg) | 2 | Decatur |
| Mar 29, 1997 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 1 | Decatur |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, final record through Jun 30, 2026; preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports after that.
Storm data is directional and may be delayed; verify on-site.
Roof size calculator
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An estimate for planning only. Hips, valleys, dormers and several roof levels change the real figure; a roofer measures before quoting.
Insurance claim windows
Homeowner policies set their own deadlines for reporting storm damage, usually counted from the date of the storm. If you think a hailstorm damaged your roof, find its date in the records above, then read the "duties after loss" section of your policy and ask your insurer or agent to confirm the deadline in writing.
Hail damage to shingles is often hard to see from the ground, and only an inspection on the roof can show whether a roof was damaged. The records here show where hail was reported, not which buildings it hit.
This is general information, not legal or insurance advice.
Hail history for nearby places
- Paradise 13 km · 6 days with 1-inch hail, 2016–2025
- Boyd 16 km · 6 days with 1-inch hail, 2016–2025
- Bridgeport 17 km · 6 days with 1-inch hail, 2016–2025
- Alvord 18 km · 6 days with 1-inch hail, 2016–2025
- Rhome 19 km · 4 days with 1-inch hail, 2016–2025
- New Fairview 19 km · 8 days with 1-inch hail, 2016–2025
- Aurora 20 km · 5 days with 1-inch hail, 2016–2025
- Chico 21 km · 2 days with 1-inch hail, 2016–2025
See also hail history for Wise County, with records back to 1955, and how we count hail days.