Hail history for Kenedy County, TX

Kenedy County has 21 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 16 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 10, 1999.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 21 since 1995

1″ or larger 16 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 10, 1999

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 Kenedy County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 21 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
November 1, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
November 1, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
November 1, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 24, 2016	1.75″	Golf ball
April 24, 2016	0.88″	Nickel
May 9, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
March 29, 2012	0.88″	Nickel
February 12, 2008	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

November 1, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Law enforcement reported golf ball sized hail in Sarita, TX.

November 1, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The public posted a social media video showing at least golf ball size hail in Sarita at the Sarita rest stop along US-77.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	6	8	4	3

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 Kenedy County

Has it ever hailed in Kenedy County?

Yes — 21 hail events have been recorded for Kenedy County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1995, including 16 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Kenedy County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Kenedy County, TX is November 1, 2025, with 1.75″ (golf 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 Kenedy County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 10, 1999. 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.

More Texas hail history

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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.