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Cooke County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026

Has it hailed in Cooke County, Texas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 31 hail reports with hail up to 2", among 46 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 15 high-wind reports with gusts up to 66 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Cooke County, Texas showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Cooke County, Texas. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Cooke County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Cooke County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

46
Events (12 mo)
31
Hail
15
Wind
0
Tornado
2"
Max hail
66
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Sep 21, 2025 hail event near 4 S Valley View, Cooke County, Texas, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Sep 21, 2025 hail event (2") near 4 S Valley View. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Cooke County

Current NEXRAD radar over Cooke County, Texas with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Cooke County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 1 storm day · 3 NWS warnings — hail to 0.5", wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Saturday, August 8, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 434 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Sunset, or 10 miles southeast of Bowie, moving southwest at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Sunset around 440 PM CDT. Alvord around 450 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cooke County

Friday, August 7, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, August 7, 2026 storm activity in Cooke County, Texas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 506 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Durant, Oklahoma to near Burneyville, Oklahoma. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cooke County

“At 552 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Muenster to near Sherman. Movement was south at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cooke County

Thursday, July 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 212 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Gainesville, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Gainesville, Lindsay, Hubert H Moss Lake, Walnut Bend, and Sivells Bend. This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 494 and 503.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cooke County

Sunday, July 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 437 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Whitesboro to 7 miles west of Lake Kiowa. Movement was east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cooke County

Sunday, July 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 214 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lake Muenster, or 17 miles west of Gainesville, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cooke County

Monday, June 22, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 456 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Denison to Bowie. Movement was south at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cooke County

“At 359 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Henrietta to Madill, Oklahoma. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cooke County

Friday, June 19, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 559 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Muenster to near Ray Roberts Park to near Argyle. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cooke County

“At 515 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Nocona to near Alvord to near Springtown. Movement was northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cooke County

Saturday, June 6, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 6, 2026 storm activity in Cooke County, Texas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 422 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lake Nocona to Alvord to near Paradise. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cooke County

“At 555 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Callisburg to Fort Worth. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph and pea to half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cooke County

Saturday, May 23, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, May 23, 2026 storm activity in Cooke County, Texas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 243 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles east of Thackerville to Whitesboro to near Collinsville to near Celina. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cooke County

“At 139 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles northwest of Sanger, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Sanger around 155 AM CDT. Lake Kiowa around 220 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cooke County

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, May 19, 2026 storm activity in Cooke County, Texas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 113 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ray Roberts Park Isle Du Bois, or near Sanger, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cooke County

“At 1148 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Lake Muenster to 12 miles south of Muenster to 8 miles northeast of Decatur. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cooke County

Sunday, May 10, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1018 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Denison to near Gainesville to near Bowie. Movement was south at 30 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cooke County

“At 942 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Woodville to near Leon to near Terral. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cooke County

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Delayed report. Tree damage was reported at a home near Dexter. Many tree limbs were down or snapped and a large limb fell on top of the house. Time estimated by radar. (FWD)”

SPC verified report · 9 NNE Callisburg

Saturday, April 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 200 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lindsay to 7 miles northeast of Woodson. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cooke County

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 700 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Sunset, or 12 miles south of Bowie, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Alvord and Sunset around 705 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cooke County

Saturday, April 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 359 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from St. Jo to near Chico. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cooke County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of North and Central Texas. WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Unsecured outdoor items may be blown around in the wind. Driving on area roadways may become difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Small tree limbs could break and cause damage.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cooke County

“...A Red Flag Warning is in effect through this evening for western portions of North and Central Texas...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cooke County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...A Red Flag Warning is in effect Sunday afternoon and evening for western portions of North and Central Texas... The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a Red Flag Warning for near-critical to critical fire weather conditions, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cooke County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of North and Central Texas. WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 1 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Unsecured outdoor items may be blown around in the wind. Driving on area roadways may become difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Small tree limbs could break and cause damage.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cooke County

Monday, March 9, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 0.66", wind gusts up to 66 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, March 9, 2026 storm activity in Cooke County, Texas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“KGLE measured a 66 mph wind gust at 935 pm. (FWD)”

SPC verified report · 2 NE Lindsay

“KGLE measured a 66 mph wind gust at 935 pm. (FWD)”

SPC verified report · 2 NE Lindsay

Thursday, March 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 203 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Callisburg, or 10 miles northwest of Whitesboro, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cooke County

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, March 4, 2026 storm activity in Cooke County, Texas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1155 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lake Kiowa, or near Gainesville, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Lake Kiowa around 1200 AM CST.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cooke County

“Quarter size hail near Lake Kiowa. (FWD)”

SPC verified report · 5 W Collinsville

Monday, November 24, 2025

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, November 24, 2025 storm activity in Cooke County, Texas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 417 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles northeast of Decatur to Pecan Acres. Movement was northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cooke County

“At 411 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles east of Alvord, or 14 miles northeast of Decatur, moving northeast at 60 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cooke County

Thursday, November 20, 2025

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 109 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over St. Jo, or 14 miles east of Nocona, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Lake Muenster around 115 AM CST.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cooke County

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 619 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hubert H Moss Lake, or 15 miles southwest of Marietta, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cooke County

“At 1003 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lake Kiowa, or 7 miles southeast of Gainesville, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cooke County

Sunday, September 21, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 2"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, September 21, 2025 storm activity in Cooke County, Texas
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Cooke County, TX?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 46 severe weather events in Cooke County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Cooke County recently?

Yes — 31 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Cooke County?

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