Hail history for Nueces County, TX

Nueces County has 134 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 88 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on November 1, 2025.

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 134 since 1956

1″ or larger 88 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · November 1, 2025

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 Nueces County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 134 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
November 1, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
November 1, 2025	3.0″	Tea cup
August 18, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
June 5, 2017	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 4, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
June 4, 2017	1.75″	Golf ball
June 2, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
April 24, 2016	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

November 1, 2025 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

This is the estimated hail size from the Mustang Island State Park EM.

April 24, 2016 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Spotter sent in photo of hail up to the size of baseballs west of Calallen near County Road 75 and Farm to Market Road 624.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	2	6	5	20	56	39	3

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 Nueces County

Has it ever hailed in Nueces County?

Yes — 134 hail events have been recorded for Nueces County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 88 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Nueces County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Nueces County, TX is November 1, 2025, 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 Nueces County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on November 1, 2025. 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.