Hail HistoryHail history for Wharton County, TX
25 hail reports in Wharton County since 2006 on 17 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Dec 5, 2016.
Cities in Wharton County
Recent hail in Wharton County
No hail was reported in Wharton County in the last two years.
Hail days in Wharton County by year
When hail season peaks in Wharton County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Wharton County
43 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Wharton County since 2006, on 37 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | El Campo, Lane City 2 wind reports |
| May 29, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | East Bernard 1 wind report |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | El Campo 1 wind report |
| May 25, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Wharton Jct 1 wind report |
| Mar 22, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Bonus 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2019 | 61 mph, estimated | Spanish Camp, East Bernard 2 wind reports |
| Apr 7, 2019 | 66 mph, estimated | El Campo 1 wind report |
| Jan 19, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Wharton Airport 1 wind report |
| Feb 25, 2018 | 58 mph, estimated | Lane City 1 wind report |
| Feb 14, 2017 | 60 mph, estimated | El Campo 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 Wharton 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).