Event narrative (NOAA)
Hail caused significant roof damage in the historic Swiss Avenue neighborhood of Old East Dallas. The hail size was estimated based on surrounding hail reports. One home alone sustained approximately $100,000 in roof damage. Many of the historic homes were rumored to have the original tiling restored on the roofs.
Other notable hail events in Texas
Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.