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Hail history for Gonzales County, TX
28 hail reports in Gonzales County since 2006 on 19 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jan 8, 2024.
Cities in Gonzales County
Recent hail in Gonzales County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Belmont 1 hail report |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Smiley, Leesville 2 hail reports |
| May 6, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Nickel 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Gonzales County by year
When hail season peaks in Gonzales County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Gonzales County
30 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Gonzales County since 2006, on 25 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Aug 27, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 67 mph, measured | Gonzales 3 wind reports |
| May 26, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Gonzales 1 wind report |
| May 13, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Gonzales, Smiley 2 wind reports |
| May 9, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Gonzales 1 wind report |
| Jan 8, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Gonzales, Gonzales Muni Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Sandy Fork 1 wind report |
| May 27, 2020 | 81 mph, estimated | Saturn 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2019 | 70 mph, estimated | Cost, Nixon 2 wind reports |
| May 9, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | Gonzales 1 wind report |
| Apr 18, 2019 | 70 mph, estimated | Wrightsboro 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 Gonzales County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).