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Hail history for Jefferson County, TX
53 hail reports in Jefferson County since 2006 on 32 days. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 12, 2024.
Cities in Jefferson County
- Beaumont
23 hail days - Port Arthur
14 hail days - Nederland
21 hail days - Groves
16 hail days - Port Neches
27 hail days - Central Gardens
29 hail days
Recent hail in Jefferson County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2024 | 1.75 in golf ball | Port Arthur 1 hail report |
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Hail days in Jefferson County by year
When hail season peaks in Jefferson County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Jefferson County
80 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Jefferson County since 2006, on 54 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on May 2, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Fannett 1 wind report |
| Feb 14, 2026 | 64 mph, a measured | Beaumont Airport, Fort Acres 2 wind reports |
| May 2, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Hamshire 1 wind report |
| Mar 24, 2025 | 83 mph, a measured | Sabine, Keith Lake 3 wind reports |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 81 mph, a estimat | Port Arthur 1 wind report |
| May 28, 2024 | 72 mph, a measured | Brooks, Port Arthur 2 wind reports |
| May 12, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Beaumont-Pt Art 1 wind report |
| May 2, 2024 | 85 mph, a measured | Nederland 1 wind report |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Port Arthur 1 wind report |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Brooks 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 Jefferson County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).