Hail history for Goliad County, TX

Goliad County has 73 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 54 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on April 18, 1976.

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 73 since 1962

1″ or larger 54 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · April 18, 1976

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 Goliad County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 73 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
November 1, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
November 1, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 21, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 20, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 9, 2020	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 6, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
May 9, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
June 4, 2017	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

November 1, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

County officials reported hail near Weser.

June 4, 2017 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball sized hail occurred in the city of Goliad.

October 12, 1993 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The Goliad Sheriff's Office reported several trees damaged in Schroder. Approximately five minutes later the Department of Public safety reported baseball-size hail at the intersection of Highway 183 and FM 119.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	3	2	27	17	17	5

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 Goliad County

Has it ever hailed in Goliad County?

Yes — 73 hail events have been recorded for Goliad County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 54 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Goliad County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Goliad County, TX is November 1, 2025, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) 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 Goliad County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on April 18, 1976. 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.