Hail history for Angelina County, TX

Angelina County has 181 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 111 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 20, 2003.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 181 since 1958

1″ or larger 111 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 20, 2003

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Angelina County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Angelina County's peak: April.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 181 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 29, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 9, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 9, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
April 9, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 16, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
March 14, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
March 14, 2022	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Angelina County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

April 29, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail reported along Highway 103 West near Lufkin.

May 9, 2024 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail reported in Burke.

August 26, 2009 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hen egg sized hail was reported 7 miles west of Lufkin, Texas.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	6	2	15	52	51	42	11

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Angelina County

Has it ever hailed in Angelina County?

Yes — 181 hail events have been recorded for Angelina County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 111 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Angelina County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Angelina County, TX is April 29, 2026, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Angelina County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 20, 2003. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Texas hail history

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.