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Freestone County Storm Activity

Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026

Has it hailed in Freestone County, Texas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 12 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 14 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 2 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 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 Freestone County, Texas showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Freestone County, Texas. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

14
Events (180d)
12
Hail
2
Wind
0
Tornado
1.75"
Max hail
50
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Apr 28, 2026 hail event near 5 NNW Fairfield, Freestone County, Texas, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Apr 28, 2026 hail event (1.75") near 5 NNW Fairfield. 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 Freestone County

Current NEXRAD radar over Freestone County, Texas with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Freestone 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 · 1 NWS warning — hail to 0.75" Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 1 storm day · 1 NWS warning — hail to 0.5" 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

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 8, 2026 storm activity in Freestone 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 542 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of Frankston to near Coon Creek Lake to Malakoff. Movement was southwest at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Freestone County

Saturday, June 20, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 20, 2026 storm activity in Freestone 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 521 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lake Limestone, or 14 miles south of Teague, moving east at 35 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 · Freestone County

Monday, May 25, 2026

5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, May 25, 2026 storm activity in Freestone 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 527 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles west of Fort Boggy State Park, or 25 miles northwest of Madisonville. This storm was nearly stationary. 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Freestone County

“At 450 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lake Limestone, or 14 miles south of Teague, moving south at 5 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... Lake Limestone around 455 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Freestone County

Saturday, May 23, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, May 23, 2026 storm activity in Freestone 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 500 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 12 miles west of Elkhart to Fort Boggy State Park to 8 miles southeast of Franklin. Movement was east at 30 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 · Freestone County

“At 424 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Edom to near Montalba to 11 miles northeast of Buffalo. Movement was east at 30 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 · Freestone County

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, April 28, 2026 storm activity in Freestone 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.

“Golf ball size hail reported at 460 Hwy 75 North. (FWD)”

SPC verified report · 5 NNW Fairfield

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 14 severe weather events in Freestone County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Has there been hail in Freestone County recently?

Yes — 12 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 1.75" recorded.

How do I check whether a specific address was affected?

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