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Briar, TX hail history
Every figure below is from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database — the official NWS record — counting events recorded within 10 miles of the Briar city centroid, 1950 to present.
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Hail by year — last 15 years
| Year | Hail events ≤ 10 mi | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 3.00" (tea cup) |
| 2025 | 2 | 1.75" (golf ball) |
| 2024 | 19 | 4.50" (grapefruit) |
| 2023 | 4 | 1.75" (golf ball) |
| 2022 | 7 | 2.00" (hen egg) |
| 2021 | 15 | 2.00" (hen egg) |
| 2020 | 6 | 1.25" (half dollar) |
| 2019 | 11 | 2.00" (hen egg) |
| 2018 | 2 | 0.88" (nickel) |
| 2017 | 3 | 1.00" (quarter) |
| 2016 | 4 | 1.75" (golf ball) |
| 2015 | 11 | 4.25" (softball) |
| 2014 | 4 | 1.50" (ping pong ball) |
| 2013 | 8 | 1.75" (golf ball) |
| 2012 | 1 | 0.75" (penny) |
Note: the current and prior year reflect the latest NCEI compile and grow as NWS finalizes reports; same-day activity appears on this site's storm-day pages before it reaches this table.
Wind and tornado record
- 162 thunderstorm-wind events, strongest 100 mph, most recent 2026-04-28.
- 28 tornado events, most recent 2026-04-28.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Type | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | Thunderstorm Wind | 69 mph | 4 mi |
| 2026-04-28 | Thunderstorm Wind | 81 mph | 8.2 mi |
| 2026-04-28 | Tornado | EF0 | 8.9 mi |
| 2026-04-28 | Thunderstorm Wind | 81 mph | 9.9 mi |
| 2026-04-25 | Thunderstorm Wind | 70 mph | 9.4 mi |
| 2026-04-25 | Hail | 3.00" | 8.5 mi |
| 2026-04-25 | Hail | 1.00" | 7.7 mi |
| 2026-04-25 | Hail | 1.00" | 9.6 mi |
| 2026-04-25 | Hail | 1.00" | 6.9 mi |
| 2026-04-25 | Thunderstorm Wind | 100 mph | 9.9 mi |
2026-04-28: “A public report indicated that several trees were blown down near Eagle Mountain Lake in Newark.”
2026-04-28: “Scattered wind damage to trees and minor damage to homes were reported across the southern portions of Wise County from Cottondale towards Springtown. The damage was consistent with 70-80 mph winds.”
2026-04-28: “A tornado formed near the intersection of Spring Valley Road and Wise County Road 3355. This tornado initially moved south, producing scattered tree, shingle, and outbuilding roof damage consistent with high end EF-0 winds. The tornado crossed FM 2123, just east of its intersection with Wise Count”
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Nearby hail history
source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events computed 2026-08-09