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Kaufman 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 Kaufman County, Texas recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 22 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 32 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 10 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 Kaufman County, Texas showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Kaufman County, Texas. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

32
Events (180d)
22
Hail
10
Wind
0
Tornado
1"
Max hail
50
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jul 16, 2026 wind event near Kaufman County, Kaufman County, Texas, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jul 16, 2026 wind event (50 mph) near Kaufman County. 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 Kaufman County

Current NEXRAD radar over Kaufman County, Texas with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Kaufman 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 →

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.

Thursday, July 16, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, July 16, 2026 storm activity in Kaufman 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 443 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Eustace, moving north 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 · Kaufman County

“At 402 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 3 miles southeast of Kaufman, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Terrell, Kaufman, New Terrell City Lake, Elmo, Oak Grove, Post Oak Bend City, Oak Ridge, Rand, Ola, and Becker.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kaufman County

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 15, 2026 storm activity in Kaufman 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 225 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Heath to Farmers Branch to Eagle Mountain to near Weatherford. Movement was north at 30 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 · Kaufman County

Sunday, July 12, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 12, 2026 storm activity in Kaufman 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 717 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Fate to Mesquite. Movement was southeast at 15 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 · Kaufman County

“At 749 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Forney, moving southeast 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Terrell and Talty around 755 PM CDT. Kaufman around 815 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kaufman County

Sunday, July 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 314 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms from near Kemp to near Canton. These storms were nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Other locations impacted by this storm include Ben Wheeler, Whitton, Rand, Ola, Becker, Phalba, Roddy, Jackson, Oakland, and Wise.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kaufman County

Friday, June 19, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 336 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fate, or near Rockwall, moving northeast at 35 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... Wylie and Royse City around 340 PM CDT. Farmersville and Caddo Mills around 350 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kaufman County

Sunday, June 7, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, June 7, 2026 storm activity in Kaufman 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 252 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Waxahachie, moving east at 30 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... Ennis and Palmer around 255 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kaufman County

“At 304 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near New Terrell City Lake, or near Terrell, moving northeast at 30 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 · Kaufman County

Saturday, June 6, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 6, 2026 storm activity in Kaufman 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 855 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Seagoville, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 45 to 55 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... Seagoville, Crandall, and Combine around 900 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kaufman County

“At 1015 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Wilmer to 6 miles northeast of Palmer to near Alma. Movement was northeast at 25 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kaufman County

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 2, 2026 storm activity in Kaufman 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.

“Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (FWD)”

SPC verified report · 4 SW Lawrence

“At 454 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Balch Springs, moving west at 10 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Kaufman County

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 112 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Mabank, or near Gun Barrel City, moving north at 20 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kaufman County

Monday, May 25, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 217 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Talty, or near Forney, moving west at 10 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 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. Heavy rainfall will also occur with this storm. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Kaufman County

Sunday, May 24, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, May 24, 2026 storm activity in Kaufman 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 420 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Purtis Creek State Park, or 10 miles east of Gun Barrel City, moving west at 10 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Kaufman County

“At 334 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Combine, or 10 miles south of Seagoville, moving west at 5 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Combine around 340 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kaufman County

Saturday, May 23, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, May 23, 2026 storm activity in Kaufman 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 413 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles south of Dodd City to near Campbell to 8 miles south of Wills Point. Movement was east 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kaufman County

“At 308 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Gunter to Fairview to near Sachse to near Balch Springs to near Ferris. 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 · Kaufman County

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 420 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Wylie to Cedar Hill State Park. Movement was east at 20 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Kaufman County

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 Kaufman County, TX?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 32 severe weather events in Kaufman 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 Kaufman County recently?

Yes — 22 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 1" recorded.

How do I check whether a specific address was affected?

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