Hail in Wood County, TX
Hail turns up in Wood County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 6 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Wood County since 2025, the largest 1.8″ (golf ball) on April 25, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was June 2, 2026.
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About Wood County, TX
Wood County lies in the wooded, lake-dotted country of northeast Texas, a region of gentle hills and piney bottomlands. Hail is occasional, most likely when a spring dryline or front lifts moist Gulf air into a stronger storm capable of marble-sized stones. The Shreveport radar (KSHV) is well to the east at about 93 miles, distant enough that it captures the upper levels of storms over the county better than low-level structure.
The hail record for Wood County, TX
Wood County doesn't see hail every month, but it's a recurring visitor, with 6 confirmed events since 2025.
This year has run hot: 5 confirmed events in 2026 already, ahead of the recent pace.
The hail clusters in April; the rest of the year is comparatively quiet.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Wood County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 6 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Wood County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Wood County?
Hail in Wood County is concentrated in April, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Wood County?
Radar confirmed 1.8-inch hail, about golf ball size, on April 25, 2026.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Is hail getting worse in Wood County?
Nationally, the research on long-term hail trends is mixed. Better radar coverage since the 1990s makes real increases hard to separate from improved detection. In Wood County, 5 confirmed events have been recorded in 2026 so far, but the tracked record is still short, so it isn't evidence of a lasting trend.
Will it hail again in Wood County this year?
Wood County's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Wood County in 2026?
Yes, 5 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently June 2, 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Wood County, TX
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Wood County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.