Hail HistoryHail history for Polk County, TX
43 hail reports in Polk County since 2006 on 30 days. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on May 9, 2019.
Cities in Polk County
Recent hail in Polk County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | New Hope 1 hail report |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Blanchard, Providence Camp, Livingston Muni Airport 4 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Polk County by year
When hail season peaks in Polk County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Polk County
49 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Polk County since 2006, on 33 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Mar 10, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Lake Livingston Dam 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | New Hope 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2024 | 61 mph, estimated | Corrigan, Livingston 2 wind reports |
| May 28, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Livingston 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Livingston Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| May 2, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Ace 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2023 | 60 mph, measured | Livingston Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 66 mph, estimated | Blanchard, Moscow, Corrigan 4 wind reports |
| May 11, 2021 | 75 mph, estimated | Camp Ruby 2 wind reports |
| Jan 10, 2020 | 59 mph, estimated | Blanchard 3 wind reports |
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 Polk 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).