Hail history for San Augustine County, TX

San Augustine County has 49 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 33 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on April 20, 2003.

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 49 since 1975

1″ or larger 33 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · April 20, 2003

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 San Augustine County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 49 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 15, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 15, 2026	2.5″	Tennis ball
March 15, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 8, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 1, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 1, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 1, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

March 15, 2026 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Tennis ball size hail reported near Lake Sam Rayburn between the Broaddus and Pineland communities.

March 15, 2026 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Quarter to ping pong ball size reported in the Goodwin community southwest of San Augustine.

April 20, 2003 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Hail fell along Highway 21 in the community of Denning.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	1	10	22	3	12

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 San Augustine County

Has it ever hailed in San Augustine County?

Yes — 49 hail events have been recorded for San Augustine County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1975, including 33 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in San Augustine County?

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

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on April 20, 2003. 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.