Storm Event Report

North Texas Severe Hail and Wind Storm

Mar 4, 2026 | North Texas | 5-year context through Mar 6, 2026

Detailed five-year hail and wind context for North Texas with verified severe-weather reports, timeline evidence, and source attribution.

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Impacted Places

DallasPlanoFriscoArlingtonFort Worth

Hail Stats

Max Report
2.00 in
Max MESH
2.25 in
Reports
22
CoCoRaHS
7

Wind Stats

Max Gust
82 mph
Reports
18
Tornado Reports
1

5-Year Coverage

YearHail DaysWind DaysTornado DaysAny Severe Day
20264618
20251317221
20241114118
2023912115
2022810012

Ring Impact (1mi / 3mi / 10mi)

hail

Events within 1 mile
6
Events within 3 miles
14
Events within 10 miles
32
Severe days within 10 miles
9
Max within 10 miles
2.25 in

wind

Events within 1 mile
5
Events within 3 miles
12
Events within 10 miles
26
Severe days within 10 miles
8
Max within 10 miles
82 mph

Verified Event Log (5-Year Window)

DateHazardIntensityDistanceLocationSource
2026-03-04hail2.00 in hail1.2 miNorth DallasNOAA SPC
2026-03-04wind82 mph gust1.4 miEast Fort WorthNOAA SPC
2025-11-03tornadoEF1 survey7.3 miTarrant CountyNWS Survey
2025-05-29hail1.75 in hail2.1 miPlanoCoCoRaHS

Multiple severe hail reports with vehicle and roof impact notes.

Wind damage reports included downed trees and power lines.

Brief touchdown confirmed by damage survey.

Verified community hail observer report.

Report Highlights

  • Hail intensity remained elevated in the latest season with multiple severe events inside 3 miles.
  • Large hail at or above 1.75 in was observed in consecutive spring seasons.
  • Wind impact density increased in the latest 24-month period, including multiple severe gust clusters.
  • A recent tornado survey event confirms mixed-hazard exposure in the metro footprint.

Data & Methodology

Noaa Spc
18
Cocorahs
7
Nws Damage Survey
3
Nws Survey
2
  • Events are compiled from verified NOAA/NWS and CoCoRaHS sources.
  • Five-year coverage reflects severe weather activity inside the scored local radius.
  • Wind and tornado events are normalized from verified NOAA report feeds.
  • Severity and proximity are summarized in ring-based impact metrics.

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Timeline

  1. 2026-03-04 14:12Z

    First severe hail cluster detected

    Initial 1.25 in to 2.00 in hail reports logged across north metro.

  2. 2026-03-04 18:40Z

    Peak wind corridor developed

    Multiple wind damage entries and high-gust reports recorded.

  3. 2026-03-04 22:10Z

    Late-window severe activity tapered

    Final severe reports captured before overnight stabilization.