Preliminary NWS reports for Dallas-Fort Worth on March 4, 2026 via the Storm Prediction Center. NCEI check for Dallas-Fort Worth on Mar 4, 2026: NCEI final record: confirmed (StormEvents_details-ftp_v1.0_d2026_c20260918.csv.gz, compiled September 18, 2026). The Dallas-Fort Worth record that holds Mar 4, 2026 last changed October 17, 2026.
The Day In Numbers
| Reports of 1 inch or larger | 4 |
|---|---|
| Counties reporting | 3: Dallas, Johnson, Rockwall |
| Largest stone (inches) | 1.5 |
| Reports 1.75 inches or larger | 0 |
For Dallas-Fort Worth, the Storm Prediction Center date runs from 12:00 UTC on March 4, 2026 to 12:00 UTC the next day, soDallas-Fort Worth reports timed 00:00 to 11:59 UTC happened on the evening of March 4, 2026 in Texas. For Dallas-Fort Worth on Mar 4, 2026, stone size is the diameter in inches as reported to the National Weather Service.
Every Report
| Time (UTC) | Size (inches) | Location | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:20 | 1.25 | 3 NNW Cedar Hill | Dallas |
| 01:28 | 1.5 | 5 ENE Rio Vista | Johnson |
| 01:35 | 1 | 5 WNW Grandview | Johnson |
| 23:52 | 1 | 3 SSW Fate | Rockwall |
Largest Report On March 4, 2026
The largest stone reported on March 4, 2026 was 1.5 inches at 5 ENE Rio Vista, Johnson County, timed 01:28 UTC.No other Dallas-Fort Worth report on Mar 4, 2026 matched 1.5 inches. The note the Dallas-Fort Worth area forecast office attached to it on March 4, 2026 reads: “Image of measured 1.5 inch hail at HWY 171 and CR 304; (FWD)”
Reports By County On Mar 4, 2026
| County | Reports | Largest (inches) | Sizes in report order (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson | 2 | 1.5 | 1.5, 1 |
| Dallas | 1 | 1.25 | 1.25 |
| Rockwall | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The 4 reports on March 4, 2026 were spread over 3 counties, and Johnson County held the largest stone at 1.5 inches. Johnson County logged 2 reports with a largest stone of 1.5 inches on March 4, 2026. Dallas County logged 1 report with a largest stone of 1.25 inches on March 4, 2026. Rockwall County logged 1 report with a largest stone of 1 inch on March 4, 2026.
What The Reporters Wrote
- 00:20 UTC, 3 NNW Cedar Hill, Dallas County, 1.25 inches: 1.25 inch hail near Joe Pool Lake; Location and time estimated by radar; (FWD)
- 01:28 UTC, 5 ENE Rio Vista, Johnson County, 1.5 inches: Image of measured 1.5 inch hail at HWY 171 and CR 304; (FWD)
- 01:35 UTC, 5 WNW Grandview, Johnson County, 1 inch: 1 inch hail reported at FM 4 and CR 305; (FWD)
- 23:52 UTC, 3 SSW Fate, Rockwall County, 1 inch: Quarter size hail reported near the intersection of Rochelle Rd and SH 276; (FWD)
Other Hail Days Within 30 Days Of Mar 4, 2026
1 other day in the Dallas-Fort Worth record had hail of 1 inch or larger within 30 days of March 4, 2026. A Dallas-Fort Worth roof hit on March 4, 2026 and again on one of these dates can carry damage from both, which matters when a claim is filed for only one date.
- Dallas-Fort Worth, 6 days after Mar 4, 2026: March 10, 2026, 1 report, largest 1 inch.
Re-Roof Permits In The 30 Days After Mar 4, 2026
The City of Fort Worth permit file lists 52 re-roof permits filed from March 5, 2026 to April 3, 2026, the 30 days after March 4, 2026. For scale, the same file averages about 36 per 30 days from October 9, 2023 to October 9, 2026, so the Mar 4, 2026 window came in above that average. The 52 City of Fort Worth permits counted after March 4, 2026 include every re-roof permit in that window, not only roofs hit by hail, and a permit shows work that was filed, not that hail caused it. Dataset for the City of Fort Worth count after March 4, 2026: https://services5.arcgis.com/3ddLCBXe1bRt7mzj/arcgis/rest/services/CFW_Open_Data_Development_Permits_View/FeatureServer/0, City of Fort Worth, Development Permits (open data), loaded through October 9, 2026.
Reading A Preliminary Record Against The Final One
The reports above come from the Storm Prediction Center file for Dallas-Fort Worth on March 4, 2026, pulled October 17, 2026. The Dallas-Fort Worth file for Mar 4, 2026 is preliminary: forecast offices logged its 4 reports as they arrived, and a spotter, a broadcaster or a social media post can each be the source. The NCEI Storm Events record is the reviewed version, and for Dallas-Fort Worth on Mar 4, 2026 it is checked against a file that reaches June 6, 2026, 94 days later. For March 4, 2026 in Dallas-Fort Worth the NCEI record does list hail, so a reviewed entry exists for this date. Sizes and counts for Dallas-Fort Worth on Mar 4, 2026 can still differ between the two records, so use the NCEI entry when the two disagree.
If Your Roof Was Under This
Compare the Dallas-Fort Worth report locations for March 4, 2026 with your address, then get a documented inspection before you file anything. See the Dallas-Fort Worth hail history for how Mar 4, 2026 compares. For a Dallas-Fort Worth roof after March 4, 2026, the hail claim calculator shows whether a claim nets anything after your deductible. Before you sign anything in Dallas-Fort Worth after Mar 4, 2026, use the check-a-roofer guide. For a Dallas-Fort Worth roof hit on March 4, 2026, chapter 707 bars a Texas contractor from negotiating the claim for you. After Mar 4, 2026, see the Dallas-Fort Worth roofing company ranking and the company directory.
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Sources
- NOAA Storm Prediction Center, preliminary local storm reports for Dallas-Fort Worth on March 4, 2026, pulled October 17, 2026, preliminary and subject to review. https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/260304_rpts.html.
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database bulk files, the record the Dallas-Fort Worth March 4, 2026 status line above checks (record reaches June 6, 2026, pulled October 17, 2026, reviewed record). https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/pub/data/swdi/stormevents/csvfiles/.
- City of Fort Worth, Development Permits (open data), re-roof permit file, loaded through October 9, 2026, used for the 52 permits counted after March 4, 2026. https://services5.arcgis.com/3ddLCBXe1bRt7mzj/arcgis/rest/services/CFW_Open_Data_Development_Permits_View/FeatureServer/0.