NOAA · April 11, 2016
Wylie, Texas hail storm of April 11, 2016
On the evening of April 11, 2016, a single supercell crossed the northern Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs and dropped softball-size hail on Wylie. It is one of the costliest hail storms in Texas in NOAA's database.
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5.25"
largest hail (inches) · softball
68
hail reports
11
counties hit
$344.5M
damage logged by NOAA
Where the hail fell
Strongest reports
| Time | Place | County | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17:19 | Wylie | Collin | 5.25" |
| 17:17 | Wylie | Collin | 4.25" |
| 17:08 | Lake Ray Hubbard | Rockwall | 4" |
| 16:20 | Denton | Denton | 4" |
| 17:15 | Wylie | Collin | 3.5" |
| 17:25 | Rockwall | Rockwall | 3" |
| 15:09 | Bowie | Montague | 3" |
| 17:12 | Wylie | Collin | 2.75" |
| 16:25 | Mayhill | Denton | 2.75" |
| 15:30 | Alvord | Wise | 2.75" |
What happened
A dry line, a warm front and a surface low came together on the evening of April 11, 2016. One long-lived supercell moved across the northern Metroplex, dropping grapefruit-size hail in Denton and near Lake Ray Hubbard, and softball-size hail in Wylie, in Collin County. According to NOAA's report, at least 80% of the town of Wylie was damaged: roofs, windows, cars and businesses.
If your roof was in the area
- 1.Check from the ground: broken or loose shingles, dents on gutters, vents and the AC unit.
- 2.Take dated photos before any repair.
- 3.Call your insurance company to open a claim. Texas policies have deadlines to report damage.
- 4.Ask a local roofing company with a real address for a free inspection.
History of the counties hit
Local Texas time. Damage is the estimate logged by NOAA and does not include every insurance claim.
Frequently asked questions
How big was the hail in Wylie on April 11, 2016?+
The largest NOAA report was 5.25 inches, softball size.
Can I still file an insurance claim?+
It depends on your policy and the date. Many Texas policies set a deadline to report hail damage. Check your policy or call your carrier.
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