Hail history for Austin County, TX

Austin County has 65 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 34 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on March 15, 2024.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 65 since 1955

1″ or larger 34 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · March 15, 2024

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 Austin County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 65 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
December 28, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
March 15, 2024	2.5″	Tennis ball
March 15, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
January 8, 2024	0.75″	Penny
April 18, 2020	1.75″	Golf ball
April 18, 2020	1.75″	Golf ball
May 9, 2019	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

December 28, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A member of the public reported quarter sized hail near Cat Spring.

March 15, 2024 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

A member of the public reported tennis ball-sized hail in Bellville.

March 15, 2024 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A member of the public observed golf ball-sized hail in Bellville.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	0	6	24	19	7	7

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 Austin County

Has it ever hailed in Austin County?

Yes — 65 hail events have been recorded for Austin County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 34 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Austin County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Austin County, TX is December 28, 2024, 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 Austin County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on March 15, 2024. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.