Hail history for Lavaca County, TX

Lavaca County has 84 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 58 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on May 25, 1961.

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 84 since 1959

1″ or larger 58 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · May 25, 1961

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 Lavaca County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 84 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 15, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 28, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
April 15, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
March 23, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
June 6, 2019	1.75″	Golf ball
May 3, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
May 3, 2019	0.75″	Penny
May 3, 2019	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

March 15, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A thunderstorm produced quarter size hail west of Hallettsville.

April 15, 2023 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A thunderstorm produced hail up to the size of golf balls on FM 532 near the Lavaca/Gonzales county line.

April 10, 2004 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A second flurry of large hail, this time bigger than baseballs, damaged cars and homes east of Moulton.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	3	6	9	30	20	11	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 Lavaca County

Has it ever hailed in Lavaca County?

Yes — 84 hail events have been recorded for Lavaca County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 58 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lavaca County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lavaca County, TX is March 15, 2024, 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 Lavaca County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on May 25, 1961. 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.