Hail HistoryHail history for Refugio County, TX
16 hail reports in Refugio County since 2006 on 12 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 22, 2015.
Cities in Refugio County
Recent hail in Refugio County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Tivoli 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 Refugio County by year
When hail season peaks in Refugio County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Refugio County
14 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Refugio County since 2006, on 11 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Jun 2, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Refugio Rooke Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Austwell 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Refugio 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2018 | 58 mph, estimated | Refugio 1 wind report |
| Mar 9, 2016 | 70 mph, estimated | Bonnie View 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2015 | 64 mph, estimated | Bonnie View, Refugio 2 wind reports |
| May 15, 2015 | 64 mph, estimated | Refugio 1 wind report |
| Apr 22, 2015 | 70 mph, estimated | Austwell 2 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 64 mph, estimated | Refugio 1 wind report |
| Nov 3, 2012 | 58 mph, estimated | Bonnie View 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 Refugio 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).