Hail history for Chambers County, TX

Chambers County has 53 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 30 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on May 12, 2024.

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 53 since 1963

1″ or larger 30 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · May 12, 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 Chambers County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 53 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 12, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
April 19, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
May 26, 2011	1.75″	Golf ball
February 12, 2008	0.75″	Penny
April 25, 2006	1.75″	Golf ball
April 24, 2006	1.75″	Golf ball
April 10, 2004	1.0″	Quarter
April 10, 2004	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

May 12, 2024 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Egg sized hail was reported.

May 26, 2011 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail occurred near Winnie.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	0	9	26	12	2	1

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 Chambers County

Has it ever hailed in Chambers County?

Yes — 53 hail events have been recorded for Chambers County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 30 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Chambers County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Chambers County, TX is May 12, 2024, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 Chambers County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on May 12, 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.

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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.