Hail History

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Hail history for La Porte, TX

Last hail within 10 milesMay 28, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jun 6, 2013
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles41

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of La Porte on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 6, 2013. Hail is most common here in May and June.

La Porte ranks #945 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near La Porte

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

Hail days near La Porte by year

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When hail season peaks near La Porte

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and June (3).

1JanFeb3Mar3Apr5May3Jun1JulAugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near La Porte

Jun 6, 2013 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Joyce (5 mi from La Porte)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm produced tennis ball size hail between Shoreacres and Seabrook.

Jul 30, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Taylor Lake Vlg (5 mi from La Porte)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported near the intersection of Bay Area Blvd and Red Bluff Road.

Mar 27, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Deer Park (5 mi from La Porte)

National Weather Service description (English): A member of the public measured golf ball sized hail in a residential area of Deer Park.

May 28, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Clear Lake City (10 mi from La Porte)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail damaged cars and roofs.

May 26, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Golden Acres (8 mi from La Porte)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of La Porte

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 27, 2017EF0Clear Lake City
10 mi from La Porte		0.0 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 29, 2017EF1La Porte Muni Airport
3 mi from La Porte		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 29, 2017EF0Bayside Terrace
2 mi from La Porte		2.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 29, 2017EF1La Porte
1 mi from La Porte		2.7 mi long, 250 yd wide
Oct 31, 2015EF0Ellington Field
8 mi from La Porte		0.8 mi long, 30 yd wide
Oct 31, 2015EF2Ellington Field
6 mi from La Porte		4.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 21, 2012EF0Beach City
8 mi from La Porte		0.4 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 8, 2010EF0Stewart Hgts
6 mi from La Porte		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jun 3, 2009EF0Joyce
6 mi from La Porte		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Apr 29, 2006F0Cedar Bayou
9 mi from La Porte		0.2 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near La Porte

41 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of La Porte since 2006, on 27 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Apr 17, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 22, 2026damage reportedNassau Bay
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 23, 202658 mph, measuredLynchburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 24, 202558 mph, measuredLa Porte
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 28, 202459 mph, estimatedClear Lake City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202474 mph, measuredLynchburg, Stewart Hgts, Deer Park
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202462 mph, estimatedHighlands
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 3, 202459 mph, measuredBaytown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 27, 202363 mph, estimatedLink Five, Strang
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 25, 202258 mph, estimatedClear Lake City, Taylor Lake Vlg
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 27, 202158 mph, estimatedLa Porte Muni 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 Porte; 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 La Porte.

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