Hail History

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Hail history for Groves, TX

Last hail within 10 milesDec 28, 20241.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 12, 2024
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles37

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Groves on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 12, 2024. Hail is most common here in April and December.

Recent hail near Groves

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Dec 28, 20241.75 in
golf ball		Port Arthur
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Groves		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Groves by year

06207208109102111121321411511611718192021221232242526

When hail season peaks near Groves

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and December (2).

1Jan2Feb1Mar4Apr2May2Jun1JulAug1SepOctNov2Dec

Largest hail storms near Groves

May 12, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Groves (1 mi from Groves)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball to hen egg size hail was reported around Groves.

Apr 27, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fort Acres (8 mi from Groves)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Port Acres.

Dec 28, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Port Arthur (6 mi from Groves)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at the Pleasure Island RV resort just before winds flipped multiple RVs.

Jan 8, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Port Arthur (3 mi from Groves)

Apr 15, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Nederland (4 mi from Groves)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Groves

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 10, 2024EF2Port Arthur
5 mi from Groves		2.7 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jan 24, 2023EF1Orangefield Airport
6 mi from Groves		2.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jan 24, 2023EF2Bobsher
9 mi from Groves		13.1 mi long, 500 yd wide
Jul 22, 2022EF0West Port Arthur
8 mi from Groves		1.7 mi long, 10 yd wide
May 25, 2022EF1Nederland
4 mi from Groves		1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 27, 2021EF0Fort Acres
7 mi from Groves		0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 7, 2018EF0Lakeview
3 mi from Groves		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Oct 31, 2013EF1Bridge City
7 mi from Groves		5.9 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Groves

37 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Groves since 2006, on 31 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on May 2, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Feb 14, 202664 mph, measuredFort Acres
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 202481 mph, estimatedPort Arthur
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 28, 202459 mph, measuredPort Arthur
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 12, 202458 mph, estimatedBeaumont-Pt Art
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 202485 mph, measuredNederland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202458 mph, estimatedPort Arthur
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 15, 202363 mph, measuredNederland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 202359 mph, measuredBobsher
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 24, 202364 mph, measuredBeaumont-Pt Art, Central Gardens, Fort Acres
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 30, 202258 mph, estimatedNederland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Groves; 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.

Nearby cities

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Groves.

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