Hail history for Matagorda County, TX

Matagorda County has 34 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 21 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on April 26, 1973.

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 34 since 1973

1″ or larger 21 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · April 26, 1973

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 Matagorda County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 34 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 31, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 9, 2019	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 4, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
June 6, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
May 26, 2011	1.75″	Golf ball
May 14, 2006	1.0″	Quarter
May 14, 2006	1.75″	Golf ball
January 21, 2006	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 31, 2024 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

There were multiple reports of golf ball sized hail that caused some damage in the Blessing area.

May 26, 2011 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail along with some strong winds occurred in and around Blessing.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	2	2	14	11	4	1

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 Matagorda County

Has it ever hailed in Matagorda County?

Yes — 34 hail events have been recorded for Matagorda County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1973, including 21 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Matagorda County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Matagorda County, TX is May 31, 2024, 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 Matagorda County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on April 26, 1973. 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.