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Hail history for Friendswood, TX

Haili ijiin 10 mileMay 1, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.75 in (baseball)May 31, 2024

Ane haili ijiin 200629

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon15

Tornado ijiin 10 mile15

Wind reports within 10 miles74

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Friendswood on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 31, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Friendswood ranks #631 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →

Recent hail near Friendswood

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
May 1, 2026	1.25 in 50-sent coin	Pearland, Olcott 5 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Friendswood	NOAA Storm Events

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Of 29 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (13) and April (5).

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May 31, 2024 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Dickinson (8 mi from Friendswood)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to baseball sized was collected around the WFO HGX office.

Apr 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alvin (7 mi from Friendswood)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail reported at a gas station in Alvin.

May 9, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Webster (5 mi from Friendswood)

Jul 30, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Taylor Lake Vlg (9 mi from Friendswood)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported near the intersection of Bay Area Blvd and Red Bluff Road.

May 28, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Clear Lake City (5 mi from Friendswood)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail damaged cars and roofs.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Friendswood

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jan 24, 2023	EF0	Pearland 8 mi from Friendswood	2.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 24, 2023	EF3	Pearland 5 mi from Friendswood	23.3 mi long, 1,000 yd wide
Mar 14, 2022	EF0	Arcadia 9 mi from Friendswood	0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 7, 2019	EF1	Alta Vista 8 mi from Friendswood	0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 20, 2017	EF0	Dickinson 9 mi from Friendswood	0.5 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 27, 2017	EF0	Clear Lake City 6 mi from Friendswood	0.0 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 24, 2016	EF0	League City S S Airport 7 mi from Friendswood	1.4 mi long, 30 yd wide
Oct 31, 2015	EF1	Manvel 8 mi from Friendswood	0.2 mi long, 40 yd wide
Oct 31, 2015	EF1	Hastings 6 mi from Friendswood	0.9 mi long, 30 yd wide
Oct 31, 2015	EF0	Ellington Field 7 mi from Friendswood	0.8 mi long, 30 yd wide
Oct 31, 2015	EF2	Hastings 2 mi from Friendswood	3.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 31, 2015	EF2	Hastings 2 mi from Friendswood	2.5 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Friendswood

74 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Friendswood since 2006, on 46 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Apr 17, 2015.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 28, 2026	damage a reported	Santa Fe 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 22, 2026	damage a reported	Nassau Bay 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 23, 2026	60 mph, a estimat	League City S S Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Feb 14, 2026	66 mph, a estimat	Webster, Pearland 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Oct 25, 2025	63 mph, a measured	East Haven 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	League City S S Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 24, 2025	61 mph, a measured	Hobby Airport, Hastings 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 28, 2024	66 mph, a measured	Hastings, League City, Hobby Airport 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2024	62 mph, a measured	East Haven 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 2024	69 mph, a estimat	Dickinson, Alvin, Hastings 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events

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 Friendswood; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Friendswood.

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