Hail history for Victoria County, TX

Victoria County has 105 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 58 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 20, 1996.

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 105 since 1960

1″ or larger 58 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 20, 1996

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 Victoria County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 105 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
February 14, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
May 13, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 13, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 13, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
April 5, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 5, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 21, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
March 20, 2020	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

February 14, 2026 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).

May 13, 2024 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Videos sent from Victoria Emergency Management observed large hail.

October 12, 1993 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A local TV station reported baseball-size hail west of Victoria.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	6	5	6	36	41	2	9

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 Victoria County

Has it ever hailed in Victoria County?

Yes — 105 hail events have been recorded for Victoria County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 58 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Victoria County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Victoria County, TX is February 14, 2026, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Victoria County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 20, 1996. 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.