Hail History

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Hail history for Central Gardens, TX

Last hail within 10 milesMay 12, 20242 in (hen egg)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 12, 2024
Hail days since 200629
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles68

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Central Gardens on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 12, 2024. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Central Gardens

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Central Gardens in the last two years.

Hail days near Central Gardens by year

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When hail season peaks near Central Gardens

Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (5) and June (5).

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Largest hail storms near Central Gardens

May 12, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Groves (6 mi from Central Gardens)

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 (9 mi from Central Gardens)

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 (7 mi from Central Gardens)

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

Jan 8, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Port Arthur (8 mi from Central Gardens)

Apr 15, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Nederland (3 mi from Central Gardens)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Central Gardens

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

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Central Gardens

68 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Central Gardens since 2006, on 47 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on May 2, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Feb 14, 202664 mph, measuredFort Acres
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 12, 202458 mph, estimatedBeaumont-Pt Art
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 202485 mph, measuredNederland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202458 mph, estimatedPort Arthur, Vidor
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 21, 202458 mph, estimatedBrooks
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 15, 202363 mph, measuredNederland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 8, 202358 mph, estimatedBeaumont
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202368 mph, measuredGuffey
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 24, 202364 mph, measuredBeaumont-Pt Art, Central Gardens, Fort Acres
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 30, 202258 mph, estimatedNederland
1 wind report		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 Central Gardens; 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 Central Gardens.

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