Hail history for Galveston County, TX

Galveston County has 121 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 65 of them 1″ or larger and 9 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on April 2, 2013.

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 121 since 1957

1″ or larger 65 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 9 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · April 2, 2013

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 Galveston County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 121 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 31, 2024	2.75″	Baseball
May 31, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 31, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
May 31, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 31, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
March 17, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
June 8, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 8, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 31, 2024 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail up to baseball sized was collected around the WFO HGX office.

May 31, 2024 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hen egg size hail was observed.

April 2, 2013 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

A severe thunderstorms produced baseball to softball sized hail in Hitchcock. The central and western parts of the town received extreme damage to vehicles and home roofs and windows. There was also significant damage to the Midway Church, a fire station, and in two trailer parks. Seven Hitchcock police cars were severely damaged by the large hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	4	2	7	46	34	14	13

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 Galveston County

Has it ever hailed in Galveston County?

Yes — 121 hail events have been recorded for Galveston County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 65 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Galveston County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Galveston County, TX is May 31, 2024, with 2.75″ (baseball) 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 Galveston County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 2, 2013. 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.