Hail history for Brazoria County, TX

Brazoria County has 134 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 74 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 4, 2012.

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 134 since 1960

1″ or larger 74 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 4, 2012

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 Brazoria County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 134 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 30, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 30, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 30, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 30, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 5, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 5, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
December 25, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 16, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 30, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A news station published a story sharing information regarding damage to schools in Alvin. The story mentioned that Alvin ISD superintendent had reported roof damage to Wilder Elementary School, likely caused by a robust hailstorm that moved over the school. Leaks in the roof caused water damage, resulting in the school closing in the final days of the 2026 school year. Time estimated from radar.

April 17, 2015 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Egg to tennis ball sized hail was reported in Angleton.

April 4, 2012 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball sized hail reported along Community Drive in Alvin.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	4	2	9	49	26	32	12

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 Brazoria County

Has it ever hailed in Brazoria County?

Yes — 134 hail events have been recorded for Brazoria County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 74 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Brazoria County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Brazoria County, TX is April 30, 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 Brazoria County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 4, 2012. 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.

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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.