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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Gainesville, TX
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Gainesville, TX from March 31, 1955 through March 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
Example: 76240 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code
Hail Reports
95
Wind Reports
84
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Gainesville, TX · 1955–presentUpdated Daily · last Mar 17, 2026
Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Gainesville, TX
Hail Report Description: EM REPORTS QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gainesville, TX
1.00″hail
Nov 11, 2021 1:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED 3SE OF GAINESVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Gainesville, TX
2.50″hail
Oct 21, 2019 1:11 AM UTC
Hail report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TENNIS BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN GAINESVILLE
NWS Hail Report Location: Gainesville, TX
2.00″hail
Oct 21, 2019 1:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TWO INCH HAIL REPORTED IN GAINESVILLE
NWS Hail Report Location: Gainesville, TX
1.25″hail
Apr 18, 2019 2:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL 2 NORTH OF GAINESVILLE
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Gainesville, TX
1.00″hail
Apr 18, 2019 1:59 AM UTC
Hail report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN GAINESVILLE
NWS Hail Report Location: Gainesville, TX
2.75″hail
Apr 22, 2017 3:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF BASEBALL SIZE HAIL SOUTH OF GAINESVILLE
NWS Hail Report Location: Gainesville, TX
1.00″hail
Apr 22, 2017 2:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTER REPORT: QUARTER SIZE HAIL 4 MILES SSW OF GAINESVILLE
NWS Hail Report Location: Gainesville, TX
1.50″hail
Apr 22, 2017 12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF PING PONG SIZE HAIL WEST OF GAINESVILLE
NWS Hail Report Location: Gainesville, TX
1.50″hail
Apr 22, 2017 12:27 AM UTC
Hail report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG HAIL REPORT 1 MILE SE OF GAINESVILLE
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Gainesville, TX
2.75″hail
Apr 22, 2017 12:27 AM UTC
Hail report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BASEBALL SIZE HAIL NEAR I-35 SOUTH OF GAINESVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gainesville, TX
0.88″hail
Mar 31, 2013 5:46 AM CST-6
Hail report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel hail was reported in various parts of the city of Gainesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gainesville, TX
0.88″hail
Mar 31, 2013 5:45 AM CST-6
Hail report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Gainesville Police Department reported nickel hail in Gainesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gainesville, TX
0.88″hail
Feb 12, 2013 4:35 AM CST-6
Hail report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to nickel sized hail was reported 6 miles northwest of Gainesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Gainesville, TX
0.88″hail
May 24, 2011 7:46 PM CST-6
Hail report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported at FM 3902 and FM 678 on the east side of Gainesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.6 WNW Hope, TX
1.75″hail
May 24, 2011 7:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gainesville, TX
0.75″hail
May 20, 2011 1:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gainesville, TX
0.88″hail
May 11, 2011 1:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Gainesville, TX
3.00″hail
Apr 23, 2011 5:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail stones to size of oranges were reported 2 miles north of Gainesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Gainesville, TX
1.75″hail
Apr 23, 2011 5:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gainesville, TX
1.75″hail
Apr 23, 2011 5:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail was reported 2 miles northwest of Gainesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Gainesville, TX
1.00″hail
Apr 23, 2011 4:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gainesville, TX
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home+
Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.
Pea
0.25″
Low
Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.
Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch
Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.
Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch
Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.
Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch
Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.
Quarter
1.00″
Watch
The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.
Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch
More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.
Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely
Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.
Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely
Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.
Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious
Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.
Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious
Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.
Baseball
2.75″
Major
Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.
Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major
Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.
Softball
4.00″
Extreme
Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.
Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme
Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.
Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.
Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Gainesville, TX
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Storm spotter measured a 73 mph wind gust north of Gainesville. Damage to and near a residence was also reported. A powerline was ripped from the house... a carport blown away... as well as the 4x4 posts from the carport blown over a barn more than 70 ft away.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Gainesville, TX
UNKmph
May 22, 2025 5:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several signs along I-35 damaged and blown over between the Red River and FM 372.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Gainesville, TX
70mph
May 20, 2025 1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured on roof of county courthouse at an elevation of 30 feet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Gainesville, TX
UNKmph
May 20, 2025 1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several tree limbs blown down across Gainesville.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gainesville, TX
62mph
May 20, 2025 1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gainesville, TX
UNKmph
Jun 16, 2023 12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: roof off building and power lines down just east of grand avenue on us-82 in gainesville. time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Gainesville, TX
60mph
May 5, 2023 1:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 60 MPH ESTIMATED WINDS ON FM1202 NORTH OF GAINESVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Gainesville, TX
60mph
Mar 24, 2023 6:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 60MPH WINDS AND HALF-INCH HAIL IN GAINESVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Gainesville, TX
UNKmph
Jul 20, 2022 11:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF STRUCTURAL DAMAGE DUE TO WINDS AT A TACO BELL IN GAINESVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Gainesville, TX
UNKmph
May 24, 2020 4:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RESULTS FROM NWS STORM SURVEY INDICATED THAT TREE AND LIGHT STRUCTURAL DAMAGE ACROSS A 12 MILE PATH IN EASTERN COOKE AND EXTREME WESTERN GRAYSON COUNTIES WERE CONSISTENT WITH STRAIGHT LINE WINDS. PEAK WINDS WERE ESTIMATED AT 80 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Gainesville, TX
71mph
Apr 29, 2020 2:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gainesville, TX
58mph
Jul 1, 2017 3:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM MEASURED 58 MPH WIND GUST JUST SW OF GAINESVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Gainesville, TX
60mph
Apr 20, 2016 5:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED WINDS UP TO 60 MPH 3W OF TIOGA... TX. SMALL DIAMETER TREE LIMBS DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 17 SE Gainesville, TX
UNKmph
Mar 8, 2016 2:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BARN DESTROYED OFF FM 902 6-7 MILES EAST SOUTHEAST OF GAINESVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ESE Gainesville, TX
58mph
Nov 17, 2015 3:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Gainesville Register newspaper reported that thunderstorm winds produced damage in and around the 810 East Highway 82 area in Gainesville early Tuesday Morning. The roof of Lone Star Title Loans was mangled and debris was scattered around the parking lot. The nearby Home Depot had buildings and sheds blown 10 to 15 feet from their original destinations.
NWS Wind Report Location: .72 N Gainesville, TX
66mph
Nov 17, 2015 3:16 AM CST-6
Wind report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reported a wind gust of 66 MPH at North Central Texas College in Gainesville, TX.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.33 SW Gainesville, TX
59mph
Aug 9, 2014 5:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A measured wind gust of 59 mph was recorded at the Gainesville Municipal Airport (KGLE) automated weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: .25 NNE Gainesville Muni Arp, TX
64mph
Aug 8, 2014 4:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles and lines were knocked down at Gainesville Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Gainesville Muni Arp, TX
60mph
Jun 9, 2014 3:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees were knocked down on the southeast side of Gainesville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Gainesville, TX
60mph
Aug 12, 2012 4:17 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A storm spotter reports that large branches are blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .76 SE Windsor, TX
40mph
May 30, 2012 3:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down the awning at the Quality Inn on Medal of Honor Blvd in Gainesville. The awning damaged a car parked nearby. One person also sustained minor injuries during the storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: .49 S Gainesville, TX
60mph
May 4, 2012 7:58 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The fire department reported a 60 mph wind gust in Gainesville.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Gainesville, TX
45mph
Apr 9, 2012 11:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A weakened tree was knocked down onto a house in Gainesville from sub-severe winds associated with a thunderstorm. The tree also knocked down power lines near the house. The local automated weather station (KGLE) reported a 41 mph wind gust at the same time.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Gainesville, TX
70mph
Jun 18, 2011 7:08 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were blown down due to high thunderstorm winds 2 miles east of Gainesville. One tree fell on a home and resulted in one minor injury to the occupant of the house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.8 SE Windsor, TX
70mph
Jun 18, 2011 6:52 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Business signs were blown down on Grand Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Gainesville, TX
70mph
Jun 18, 2011 6:52 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The roof of the main building on the North Central Texas College campus was blown off due to high winds. A local newspaper also reported that tree damage occurred around the campus and many large tree limbs were knocked down. A house near the college had the roof of the back porch torn off and thrown onto the roof of the house, causing significant damage. At nearby Leonard Park, major tree damage occurred.
NWS Wind Report Location: .49 SSW Gainesville, TX
70mph
Jun 18, 2011 6:52 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees were blown across roadways south of Gainesville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.84 S Gainesville, TX
74mph
May 22, 2011 7:09 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A heatburst from a collapsing thunderstorm in Denton County produced wind gusts up to 74 mph in the city of Gainesville. An awning was torn off a building, trees were uprooted, and two power poles were snapped in half.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Gainesville, TX
60mph
May 20, 2011 1:18 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The county Emergency Manager estimated a 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust in Gainesville.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Gainesville, TX
64mph
May 11, 2011 1:37 PM CST-6
Wind report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds damaged barns and outbuildings approximately 1 mile southeast of Gainesville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Gainesville, TX
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home+
Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.
Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor
Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.
Severe
58–74 mph
Watch
Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.
Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious
Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.
Extreme
90+ mph
Major
Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.
Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.
Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Gainesville, TX
12 reports
F1category
Apr 11, 2001 2:55 AM CST
Tornado report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado number three touched down 4 miles northwest of Gainesville. It then moved into Oklahoma, 6 miles north-northwest of Gainesville (5S Thackerville, OK). A mobile home and a storage shed were heavily damaged northwest of Gainesville.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Gainesville, TX
F0category
May 25, 1997 9:11 PM CST
Tornado report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down just east of the high school. Spotters watched this weak tornado for about 8 minutes as it moved east.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Gainesville, TX
F0category
Nov 7, 1996 4:12 PM CST
Tornado report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Gainesville, TX
F0category
Apr 26, 1994 3:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in northeast Gainesville and moved northeast approximately four miles before lifting west of Callisburg. Roof and tree damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Gainesville To 5 Ne G, TX
F0category
Apr 26, 1994 3:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown occurred in Gainesville near the intersection of highway 82 and Interstate 35. Minor roof and tree damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Gainesville, TX
F1category
Apr 19, 1976 5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2category
Oct 30, 1974 3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2category
Oct 28, 1974 4:17 AM CST
Tornado report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F1category
Jun 26, 1959 8:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F3category
Mar 31, 1959 7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
F2category
Mar 31, 1955 3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Gainesville, TX
Cooke County · 13,541 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TX
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home+
After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.
EF0
65–85 mph
Light
Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.
EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate
Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.
EF2
111–135 mph
Serious
Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.
EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe
Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.
Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.
NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in and near Gainesville, TX on the Interactive Map
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Frequently asked questions
for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Gainesville have on record?
Our records show 95 hail, 84 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near Gainesville, TX, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 17, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Gainesville?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Gainesville, TX is 4.50″. It was reported near Gainesville, TX on April 21, 1996.
A storm report showed up near my home in Gainesville — does that mean my roof is damaged?
Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Gainesville and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Gainesville — why should I look at its storm history?
Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Gainesville address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Gainesville — how does this help me?
Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.
How do I check hail history for a specific Gainesville address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Gainesville — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.
Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?
Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Gainesville, TX, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Gainesville, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.
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