HailEvidence → Richardson, TX → 2026-04-27
Did it hail in Richardson, TX on April 27, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 15 hail reports within 10 miles of Richardson, TX on April 27, 2026, with hail up to 2.00" (hen egg size).
These are preliminary same-day SPC storm reports; the official Storm Events record for this date is compiled by NWS over the following weeks. This page updates when it lands.
Every recorded report near Richardson on 2026-04-27
Distances are from the Richardson city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 14 of 15.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 00:26 UTC | 1 SE Richardson, Dallas | SPC · preliminary |
| 1.9 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 00:29 UTC | 2 SE Richardson, Dallas | SPC · preliminary |
| 2.6 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 00:18 UTC | Buckingham, Dallas | SPC · preliminary |
| 2.7 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 00:20 UTC | 3 SE Richardson, Dallas | SPC · preliminary |
| 2.8 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 00:22 UTC | 3 E Richardson, Dallas | SPC · preliminary |
| 3.2 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 00:18 UTC | Buckingham, Dallas | SPC · preliminary |
| 3.2 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 00:19 UTC | Buckingham, Dallas | SPC · preliminary |
| 6 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 00:38 UTC | 1 S Murphy, Collin | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.2 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 00:18 UTC | 4 SW Buckingham, Dallas | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.3 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 00:34 UTC | Murphy, Collin | SPC · preliminary |
| 6.4 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 00:37 UTC | 4 SE Buckingham, Dallas | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.8 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 00:47 UTC | 1 NW Rowlett, Dallas | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.8 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 00:45 UTC | 2 SW Rowlett, Dallas | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.9 mi | Hail | 2.00" (hen egg) | 00:52 UTC | Rowlett, Dallas | SPC · preliminary |
1.3 mi, hail: “1.75 inch hail measured in Richardson. Via email report. (FWD)”
1.9 mi, hail: “Report from mPING. (FWD)”
2.6 mi, hail: “Delayed report. Hail between 1 and 1.25 inches fell in near East Spring Valley Road and South Lois Lane in Richardson. Time estimated by radar. (FWD)”
2.7 mi, hail: “Report from mPING. (FWD)”
2.8 mi, hail: “Report from mPING. (FWD)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-27?
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Verify your address — $29 Richardson hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12