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Hail history for Greatwood, TX
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Greatwood on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 15, 2024. Hail is most common here in March and April.
Recent hail near Greatwood
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Smada, Dewalt 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Greatwood |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Sugarland 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Greatwood |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Greatwood by year
When hail season peaks near Greatwood
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (6) and April (5).
Largest hail storms near Greatwood
Apr 16, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Richmond (6 mi from Greatwood)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in Richmond.May 23, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crabb (5 mi from Greatwood)
Mar 15, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pleak (10 mi from Greatwood)
National Weather Service description (English): A member of the public reported golf ball-sized hail in Pleak.Jun 18, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Clodine (9 mi from Greatwood)
May 1, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Smada (4 mi from Greatwood)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Greatwood
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2024 | EF1 | West Park 10 mi from Greatwood |
| Aug 26, 2017 | EF1 | Hobby 10 mi from Greatwood |
| Feb 14, 2017 | EF2 | Crabb 3 mi from Greatwood |
| Feb 14, 2017 | EF0 | Crabb 2 mi from Greatwood |
| Feb 14, 2017 | EF0 | Stafford 9 mi from Greatwood |
| Feb 14, 2017 | EF0 | Smada 6 mi from Greatwood |
| Jan 9, 2012 | EF1 | Clodine 8 mi from Greatwood |
| Apr 21, 2006 | F1 | Pleak 10 mi from Greatwood |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Greatwood
44 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Greatwood since 2006, on 30 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Mar 15, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 | 67 mph, measured | Sugarland 3 wind reports |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 77 mph, measured | Sugarland, Booth 2 wind reports |
| Oct 25, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Smada, Missouri City 2 wind reports |
| May 18, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Clodine 1 wind report |
| Jan 10, 2020 | 59 mph, estimated | Richmond, Stafford 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2019 | 63 mph, estimated | Crabb 1 wind report |
| Apr 7, 2019 | 63 mph, estimated | Dewalt, Sugarland 3 wind reports |
| May 23, 2017 | 61 mph, measured | Rosenberg 1 wind report |
| May 22, 2017 | 70 mph, estimated | Missouri City 1 wind report |
| May 14, 2016 | 60 mph, measured | Sugarland 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Greatwood; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Nearby cities
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30 hail days - Pearland
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29 hail days - Cypress
26 hail days - Pasadena
23 hail days - League City
29 hail days
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Greatwood.
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