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Hail history for San Jacinto County, TX

San Jacinto County has 61 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 41 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on April 27, 1960.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May
Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026
1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 1955 through 2026 largest · 3.0″ tea cup April 27, 1960

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 61 since 1960
1″ or larger 41 NWS severe threshold
2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up
Largest recorded 3.0 tea cup · April 27, 1960
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 Jacinto County

4 Jan 6 Feb 3 Mar 15 Apr 22 May 1 Jun 3 Jul 2 Aug 1 Sep 1 Oct 1 Nov 2 Dec

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 61 recorded events · data through April 2026
DateSizeComparable to
1.0″ Quarter
1.0″ Quarter
1.5″ Ping-pong ball
1.0″ Quarter
1.0″ Quarter
1.0″ Quarter
1.0″ Quarter
1.25″ Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

· 1.0″ (quarter)

A member of the public reported 1 inch hail in Point Blank.

· 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball sized hail was reported in Point Blank.

· 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golfball sized hail occurred at a gas station near the intersection of Highway 190 and Counts Road.

Events by decade

1950s1960s1970s1980s1990s2000s2010s2020s
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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 Jacinto County

Has it ever hailed in San Jacinto County?

Yes — 61 hail events have been recorded for San Jacinto County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 41 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in San Jacinto County?

The most recent recorded hail event for San Jacinto County, TX is March 8, 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 San Jacinto County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on April 27, 1960. 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.