Hail history for Live Oak County, TX

Live Oak County has 93 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 57 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 10, 2012.

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 93 since 1957

1″ or larger 57 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 10, 2012

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 Live Oak County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 93 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 30, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 17, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
February 3, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 9, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 9, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
April 15, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
March 20, 2020	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 30, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

DPS Reported half-dollar sized (1.25) hail at intersection if I-37 and FM 99, near Whitsett.

March 20, 2020 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Public reported golf ball sized hail near Swinney Switch.

May 10, 2012 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Spotter reported large hail that ranged from golf ball to baseball size.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	5	2	12	30	17	15	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 Live Oak County

Has it ever hailed in Live Oak County?

Yes — 93 hail events have been recorded for Live Oak County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 57 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Live Oak County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Live Oak County, TX is April 30, 2025, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Live Oak County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 10, 2012. 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

All 254 Texas counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.