Hail HistoryHail history for Orange County, TX
37 hail reports in Orange County since 2006 on 22 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jan 20, 2017.
Cities in Orange County
- Orange
14 hail days - Vidor
23 hail days - Bridge City
20 hail days - West Orange
12 hail days - Mauriceville
20 hail days
Recent hail in Orange County
No hail was reported in Orange County in the last two years.
Hail days in Orange County by year
When hail season peaks in Orange County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Orange County
48 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Orange County since 2006, on 38 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on May 8, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Pine Forest, Little Cypress 2 wind reports |
| Oct 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Little Cypress, West Orange 2 wind reports |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | West Orange 1 wind report |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Vidor 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Orange 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2023 | 59 mph, measured | Bobsher, West Orange 2 wind reports |
| Oct 27, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Vidor 1 wind report |
| Dec 19, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Connell, Vidor, Orange 3 wind reports |
| May 16, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Orangefield Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Vidor 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 Orange 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).