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Hail history for Lake Jackson, TX

Last hail within 10 milesMay 26, 20180.75 in (penny)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Apr 17, 2015

Hail days since 20067

Days with hail 1 inch or larger5

Tornadoes within 10 miles7

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles34

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Jackson on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 17, 2015. Hail is most common here in May and March.

Lake Jackson ranks #1,097 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Lake Jackson

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Lake Jackson in the last two years.

Hail days near Lake Jackson by year

When hail season peaks near Lake Jackson

Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (2) and March (2).

Largest hail storms near Lake Jackson

Apr 17, 2015 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Angleton (9 mi from Lake Jackson)

National Weather Service description (English): Egg to tennis ball sized hail was reported in Angleton.

Mar 12, 2007 · 2.25 in · Brazoria (9 mi from Lake Jackson)

National Weather Service description (English): Residence damaged by near racqetball-size hail. Damage to home's front windows and screens with damage to 2 vehicles in yard. Roof damage to a city facility. 43 vehicle windshields were shattered with back windshield damage to 3 other vehicles at a local automotive dealership. Damage reported to two other businesses in the town of Brazoria with reports of damage to a few residential homes.

Jun 3, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bailey Prairie (9 mi from Lake Jackson)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail was observed near Baileys Prairie.

Apr 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brazoria (8 mi from Lake Jackson)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail reported by television viewers in Brazoria.

May 21, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Jones Creek (5 mi from Lake Jackson)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Jackson

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jan 5, 2024	EF0	Brazoria Res 4 mi from Lake Jackson	0.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Oct 31, 2018	EF0	Angleton 9 mi from Lake Jackson	0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Aug 25, 2017	EF0	Perry Lndg 5 mi from Lake Jackson	0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 5, 2017	EF0	Churchill Bridge 10 mi from Lake Jackson	0.0 mi long, 20 yd wide
Oct 31, 2015	EF1	Jones Creek 5 mi from Lake Jackson	1.2 mi long, 40 yd wide
Oct 31, 2015	EF0	Lake Jackson 2 mi from Lake Jackson	1.0 mi long, 40 yd wide
May 14, 2006	F0	Oyster Creek 7 mi from Lake Jackson	1.0 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Jackson

34 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Jackson since 2006, on 21 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Mar 15, 2024.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Jul 22, 2026	62 mph, measured	Jones Creek 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 23, 2026	68 mph, estimated	Lake Jackson 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 2024	59 mph, measured	Van Pelt 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 2024	69 mph, estimated	Angleton Cameron Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 2024	69 mph, estimated	Angleton South Airport, Van Pelt 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 2022	58 mph, estimated	Old Brazoria 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 7, 2019	59 mph, estimated	Oyster Creek 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 2018	60 mph, estimated	Angleton, Van Pelt 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 2016	60 mph, estimated	Brazoria, Angleton 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Feb 23, 2016	63 mph, estimated	Angleton Bailes 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 Lake Jackson; 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 Lake Jackson.

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