North Texas Hail Season 2026 Forecast: What Drivers Need to Know

# North Texas Hail Season 2026 Forecast Every year between **March and June**, North Texas turns into the most active hail-producing region in the United States. According to NOAA and the Texas Tech National Wind Institute, the 2026 season is forecast to be **above average** in both frequency and stone size, particularly across Collin, Denton, and Dallas counties. ## What's driving the 2026 forecast - **La Niña pattern transitioning to neutral** — historically associated with stronger spring supercells across the Southern Plains - **Warmer Gulf moisture** — fuels stronger updrafts, which produce larger hail - **Active dryline activity** forecasted west of I-35 throughout April and May ## Highest-risk dates and locations Based on 30 years of historical data, peak hail risk in North Texas falls in these windows: - **Late March – early April:** Initial outbreaks, often along the I-35 corridor - **Late April – mid-May:** Peak season; largest stones (up to baseball-sized) - **Mid-June:** Late-season storms, often east of I-35 in Plano, Frisco, Allen Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Wylie, Lucas, Murphy, and Sachse all sit in the highest-frequency zones. ## How to prepare your vehicle 1. **Garage your vehicle whenever a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is issued for Collin County.** 2. **If no garage is available**, use a hail-rated car cover (about $200) — these can prevent thousands in damage. 3. **Keep a copy of your insurance card and the VIP Hail Service phone number** in your glove box: **(469) 313-6954**. 4. **Sign up for our free Storm Alert SMS list** — we text you 24–48 hours before predicted hail in your specific zip code. ## If your vehicle gets hit - Document with 20–30 photos in good lighting within 24 hours - Open a comprehensive insurance claim within 48 hours - Schedule your free VIP Hail Service inspection — we handle everything else ## Sign up for free 2026 storm alerts [Get free hail alerts for your zip code](https://viphailservice.com/storm-alerts). We'll text you before storms hit so you can move your vehicle to safety.