Hail History

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Hail history for Port Neches, TX

Haili ijiin 10 mileDec 28, 20241.75 in (golf ball)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.00 in (hen egg)May 12, 2024
Ane haili ijiin 200627
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon13
Tornado ijiin 10 mile7
Wind reports within 10 miles57

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Port Neches on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 12, 2024. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Port Neches

DateSize hailWhereSource
Dec 28, 20241.75 in
golf ball		Port Arthur
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Port Neches		NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Port Neches meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Port Neches

Of 27 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (4) and June (4).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Port Neches

May 12, 2024 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Groves (4 mi from Port Neches)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball to hen egg size hail was reported around Groves.

Feb 1, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Vidor (10 mi from Port Neches)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail fell in Vidor. Reported by KBMT-TV.

Apr 27, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fort Acres (8 mi from Port Neches)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Port Acres.

Dec 28, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Port Arthur (9 mi from Port Neches)

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 (7 mi from Port Neches)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Port Neches

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 10, 2024EF2Port Arthur
7 mi from Port Neches		2.7 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jan 24, 2023EF1Orangefield Airport
4 mi from Port Neches		2.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jan 24, 2023EF2Bobsher
7 mi from Port Neches		13.1 mi long, 500 yd wide
May 25, 2022EF1Nederland
2 mi from Port Neches		1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 27, 2021EF0Fort Acres
7 mi from Port Neches		0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 7, 2018EF0Lakeview
7 mi from Port Neches		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Oct 31, 2013EF1Bridge City
6 mi from Port Neches		5.9 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Port Neches

57 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Port Neches since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on May 2, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Feb 14, 202664 mph, a measuredFort Acres
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 202481 mph, a estimatPort Arthur
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 28, 202459 mph, a measuredPort Arthur
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 12, 202458 mph, a estimatBeaumont-Pt Art
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 202485 mph, a measuredNederland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202458 mph, a estimatPort Arthur, Vidor
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 15, 202363 mph, a measuredNederland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202368 mph, a measuredGuffey
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 202359 mph, a measuredBobsher
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 24, 202364 mph, a measuredBeaumont-Pt Art, Central Gardens, Fort Acres
3 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 Port Neches; 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 Port Neches.

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