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Hail history for Houston, TX
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Houston on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jan 8, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and March.
Houston ranks #134 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Houston
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Hedwig Vlg 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Houston |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Houston by year
When hail season peaks near Houston
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and March (8).
Largest hail storms near Houston
Jan 8, 2016 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Bellaire (7 mi from Houston)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball sized hail occurred in Bellaire.May 30, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Houston (2 mi from Houston)
National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg-size hail at the intersection of Windsong Trail and Clay Road.Jun 23, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Clinton Park (3 mi from Houston)
National Weather Service description (English): Egg sized hail broke a window at a home.May 10, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Spring Branch (10 mi from Houston)
May 14, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Houston (2 mi from Houston)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-size hail reported at Highway 249 and Seton Lake, or 3 miles east of the Sam Houston Race Park.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Houston
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2017 | EF0 | Bellaire Jct 4 mi from Houston |
| Mar 29, 2017 | EF0 | Bellaire 9 mi from Houston |
| Jun 28, 2014 | EF0 | Eureka Spgs 8 mi from Houston |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Houston
110 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Houston since 2006, on 69 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Mar 4, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Wallis, Mykawa 2 wind reports |
| Oct 25, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Houston 1 wind report |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 63 mph, measured | Houston 1 wind report |
| Mar 24, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Hobby Airport 1 wind report |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 79 mph, measured | White Oak Acres 1 wind report |
| May 28, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Englewood, Hobby Airport 2 wind reports |
| May 16, 2024 | 92 mph, estimated | Englewood, Northline Terrace, Houston 6 wind reports |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Northline Terrace 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Pierce Jct 1 wind report |
| Jan 8, 2024 | 62 mph, estimated | Garden Villas, White Oak Acres 2 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 Houston; 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.
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30 hail days - Pearland
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12 hail days - League City
29 hail days - Cypress
26 hail days - The Woodlands
29 hail days
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 Houston.
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