Hail history for Montgomery County, TX

Montgomery County has 168 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 94 of them 1″ or larger and 11 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.75″ (grapefruit) on April 10, 2004.

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 168 since 1973

1″ or larger 94 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 11 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.75″ grapefruit · April 10, 2004

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 Montgomery County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 168 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
June 9, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 9, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 9, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 30, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 30, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 2, 2024	0.75″	Penny
September 24, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

March 15, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

An NWS employee shared a photo of 1 inch hail, around the size of a quarter. They noted that the hail lasted around 3 to 5 minutes in duration.

May 25, 2011 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Tennis ball to tea cup size hail occurred in southern San Jacinto county.

April 10, 2004 · 4.75″ (grapefruit)

Softball-size hail reported in the Turtle Creek subdivision (Key Map 212 - 213).

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	2	13	32	77	24	20

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 Montgomery County

Has it ever hailed in Montgomery County?

Yes — 168 hail events have been recorded for Montgomery County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1973, including 94 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Montgomery County?

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

4.75″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 10, 2004. 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.