Hail history for Grimes County, TX

Grimes County has 55 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 30 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on February 10, 1981.

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 55 since 1958

1″ or larger 30 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · February 10, 1981

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 Grimes County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 55 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 2, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
April 24, 2020	1.75″	Golf ball
April 24, 2020	2.0″	Hen egg
April 18, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
May 7, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
March 18, 2018	0.88″	Nickel
March 18, 2018	0.75″	Penny
August 26, 2009	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

August 2, 2020 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail was reported.

April 24, 2020 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Lime to hen egg sized hail damaged an antenna and left small dings on a car in Plantersville.

April 24, 2020 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball sized hail (some disc shaped) was reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	0	4	27	15	3	4

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 Grimes County

Has it ever hailed in Grimes County?

Yes — 55 hail events have been recorded for Grimes County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 30 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Grimes County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Grimes County, TX is August 2, 2020, 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 Grimes County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on February 10, 1981. 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.