Hail history for Liberty County, TX

Liberty County has 87 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 47 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on May 25, 2011.

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 87 since 1974

1″ or larger 47 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · May 25, 2011

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 Liberty County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 87 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 15, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 20, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
December 28, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
December 28, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
March 21, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
February 11, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

March 15, 2026 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Photos of large hail taken by the public were shared with the NWS from the county emergency manager. Hail size was estimated around 1.5 inches based on the photos.

May 25, 2011 · 4.0″ (softball)

Baseball to grapefruit size hail occurred in and around the Cleveland area.

May 25, 2011 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Golf ball to tea cup size hail occurred just north of Cleveland near the intersection of FM 1725 and Tony Tap Road.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	10	20	34	11	11

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 Liberty County

Has it ever hailed in Liberty County?

Yes — 87 hail events have been recorded for Liberty County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 47 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Liberty County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Liberty County, TX is March 15, 2026, 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 Liberty County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on May 25, 2011. 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.