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Hail history for Groves, TX
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Groves on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 12, 2024. Hail is most common here in April and December.
Recent hail near Groves
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2024 | 1.75 in golf ball | Port Arthur 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Groves |
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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Groves
Of 16 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (4) and December (2).
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May 12, 2024 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Groves (1 mi from Groves)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball to hen egg size hail was reported around Groves.Apr 27, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fort Acres (8 mi from Groves)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Port Acres.Dec 28, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Port Arthur (6 mi from Groves)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at the Pleasure Island RV resort just before winds flipped multiple RVs.Jan 8, 2016 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Port Arthur (3 mi from Groves)
Apr 15, 2023 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Nederland (4 mi from Groves)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Groves
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2024 | EF2 | Port Arthur 5 mi from Groves |
| Jan 24, 2023 | EF1 | Orangefield Airport 6 mi from Groves |
| Jan 24, 2023 | EF2 | Bobsher 9 mi from Groves |
| Jul 22, 2022 | EF0 | West Port Arthur 8 mi from Groves |
| May 25, 2022 | EF1 | Nederland 4 mi from Groves |
| Oct 27, 2021 | EF0 | Fort Acres 7 mi from Groves |
| Aug 7, 2018 | EF0 | Lakeview 3 mi from Groves |
| Oct 31, 2013 | EF1 | Bridge City 7 mi from Groves |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Groves
37 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Groves since 2006, on 31 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on May 2, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 | 64 mph, a measured | Fort Acres 1 wind report |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 81 mph, a estimat | Port Arthur 1 wind report |
| May 28, 2024 | 59 mph, a measured | Port Arthur 1 wind report |
| 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 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | 63 mph, a measured | Nederland 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2023 | 59 mph, a measured | Bobsher 1 wind report |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 64 mph, a measured | Beaumont-Pt Art, Central Gardens, Fort Acres 3 wind reports |
| Dec 30, 2022 | 58 mph, a estimat | Nederland 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 Groves; 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.
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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 Groves.
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