Hail history for Refugio County, TX

Refugio County has 37 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 22 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on December 31, 1994.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 37 since 1993

1″ or larger 22 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · December 31, 1994

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 Refugio County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 37 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 27, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 28, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
June 5, 2017	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 29, 2017	1.75″	Golf ball
April 22, 2015	2.5″	Tennis ball
April 22, 2015	1.75″	Golf ball
April 16, 2015	1.75″	Golf ball
April 13, 2015	2.5″	Tennis ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 27, 2023 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Spotter reported hail from quarter to ping pong ball size in Woodsboro.

April 22, 2015 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Wind blown tennis ball sized hail destroyed windows and siding in Hopper's Landing.

December 31, 1994 · 2.75″ (baseball)

,A severe thunderstorm was indicated by radar near Woodsboro, moving toward Refugio. Both hail reports were received from the sheriffs department.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	12	12	11	2

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 Refugio County

Has it ever hailed in Refugio County?

Yes — 37 hail events have been recorded for Refugio County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1993, including 22 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Refugio County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Refugio County, TX is April 27, 2023, 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 Refugio County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on December 31, 1994. 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.