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Hail history for San Patricio County, TX
San Patricio County has 66 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 40 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on November 1, 2025.
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.
When it hails in San Patricio County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks San Patricio County's peak: May.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 2.0″ | Hen egg | |
| 2.75″ | Baseball | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 2.75″ | Baseball | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for San Patricio County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 2.75″ (baseball)
Hail size was estimated from picture.
· 2.75″ (baseball)
Significant hail damage to several cars in the area.
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
Trained spotter reported. Location is estimated.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 23 | 8 | 11 |
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 Patricio County
Has it ever hailed in San Patricio County?
Yes — 66 hail events have been recorded for San Patricio County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 40 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in San Patricio County?
The most recent recorded hail event for San Patricio County, TX is November 1, 2025, with 1.75″ (golf 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 Patricio County?
2.75″ (baseball), 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.
More Texas hail history
- Tarrant County 1,417
- Randall County 898
- Potter County 879
- Dallas County 834
- Denton County 814
- Wichita County 753
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.