Hail history for Wharton County, TX

Wharton County has 80 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 42 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) 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 80 since 1962

1″ or larger 42 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · 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 Wharton County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 80 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 3, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
February 26, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
December 5, 2016	1.75″	Golf ball
September 20, 2016	0.75″	Penny
April 26, 2015	0.88″	Nickel
April 26, 2015	0.75″	Penny
April 24, 2015	0.75″	Penny
April 16, 2015	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 3, 2019 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail was reported.

December 5, 2016 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Quarter sized to golf ball size hail near the intersection of County Roads 123 and 154.

March 30, 2002 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Emergency Management and Sheriff witnessed Baseball sized Hail at State Highway 59 and FM 1163, with one inch hail covering the ground.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	1	8	28	27	14	0

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 Wharton County

Has it ever hailed in Wharton County?

Yes — 80 hail events have been recorded for Wharton County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 42 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Wharton County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Wharton County, TX is May 3, 2019, 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 Wharton County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), 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.