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Hail history for Richwood, TX
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Richwood on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Apr 17, 2015. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Richwood
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Richwood in the last two years.
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Apr 17, 2015 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Angleton (8 mi from Richwood)
National Weather Service description (English): Egg to tennis ball sized hail was reported in Angleton.Jun 3, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bailey Prairie (9 mi from Richwood)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail was observed near Baileys Prairie.Apr 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brazoria (10 mi from Richwood)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail reported by television viewers in Brazoria.Mar 15, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Angleton Bailes Airport (10 mi from Richwood)
May 21, 2016 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Jones Creek (7 mi from Richwood)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Richwood
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2024 | EF0 | Brazoria Res 6 mi from Richwood |
| Oct 31, 2018 | EF0 | Angleton 8 mi from Richwood |
| Aug 25, 2017 | EF0 | Perry Lndg 7 mi from Richwood |
| Oct 31, 2015 | EF1 | Jones Creek 7 mi from Richwood |
| Oct 31, 2015 | EF0 | Lake Jackson 3 mi from Richwood |
| Oct 31, 2015 | EF0 | Angleton Bailes Airport 10 mi from Richwood |
| Apr 25, 2007 | EF0 | Oyster Creek 9 mi from Richwood |
| May 14, 2006 | F0 | Oyster Creek 7 mi from Richwood |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Richwood
34 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Richwood since 2006, on 20 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Mar 15, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | 68 mph, a estimat | Lake Jackson 1 wind report |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 59 mph, a measured | Van Pelt 1 wind report |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 69 mph, a estimat | Angleton Cameron Airport 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 75 mph, a measured | Angleton, Angleton South Airport, Van Pelt 5 wind reports |
| Mar 22, 2022 | 58 mph, a estimat | Old Brazoria 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2021 | 58 mph, a estimat | Angleton 1 wind report |
| Apr 7, 2019 | 59 mph, a estimat | Oyster Creek 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2018 | 60 mph, a estimat | Angleton, Van Pelt 2 wind reports |
| May 19, 2016 | 60 mph, a estimat | Angleton 1 wind report |
| Feb 23, 2016 | 63 mph, a estimat | Angleton Bailes Airport 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 Richwood; 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 Richwood.
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