Hail History

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Hail history for La Marque, TX

Last hail within 10 milesMay 31, 20242.75 in (baseball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20064.5 in (softball)Apr 2, 2013
Hail days since 200614
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Tornadoes within 10 miles14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles42

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of La Marque on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on Apr 2, 2013. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near La Marque

No hail was reported within 10 miles of La Marque in the last two years.

Hail days near La Marque by year

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When hail season peaks near La Marque

Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and April (3).

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Largest hail storms near La Marque

Apr 2, 2013 · 4.5 in (softball) · Hitchcock (3 mi from La Marque)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorms produced baseball to softball sized hail in Hitchcock. The central and western parts of the town received extreme damage to vehicles and home roofs and windows. There was also significant damage to the Midway Church, a fire station, and in two trailer parks. Seven Hitchcock police cars were severely damaged by the large hail.

May 31, 2024 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Dickinson (10 mi from La Marque)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to baseball sized was collected around the WFO HGX office.

Apr 21, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Santa Fe (7 mi from La Marque)

Apr 20, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · La Marque (0 mi from La Marque)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail reported at the public works department building.

Feb 1, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Dickinson (6 mi from La Marque)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of La Marque

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 28, 2024EF1Dickinson
8 mi from La Marque
7.4 mi long, 850 yd wide
Jan 6, 2021EF1Nadeau Hgts
3 mi from La Marque
2.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 4, 2019EF0Arcadia
10 mi from La Marque
0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Oct 20, 2017EF0Dickinson
10 mi from La Marque
0.5 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 21, 2014EF0Nadeau Hgts
4 mi from La Marque
0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 26, 2014EF0Highland Bayou
2 mi from La Marque
0.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jan 9, 2012EF0Hitchcock Volk Airport
4 mi from La Marque
0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Nov 8, 2011EF0Texas City Gulf Airport
4 mi from La Marque
0.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 18, 2009EF0Highland Bayou
6 mi from La Marque
1.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Feb 16, 2008EF0La Marque
1 mi from La Marque
0.0 mi long, 15 yd wide
Jul 6, 2007EF0Santa Fe
7 mi from La Marque
0.3 mi long, 35 yd wide
Jul 5, 2007EF0Virginia Pt
8 mi from La Marque
2.0 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near La Marque

42 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of La Marque since 2006, on 30 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Apr 10, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 28, 2026damage reportedSanta Fe
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 22, 202664 mph, measuredBacliff
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Feb 14, 202669 mph, measuredTexas City
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 202560 mph, estimatedHighland Bayou
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 24, 202574 mph, estimatedSan Leon
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 202466 mph, measuredDickinson
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 202463 mph, measuredScholes Field Gal
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202483 mph, measuredDickinson, San Leon
5 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 202367 mph, measuredTexas City, Scholes Field Gal
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202358 mph, estimatedLeague City S S Airport
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 La Marque; 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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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 La Marque.

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