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Hail history for Richmond, TX
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Richmond on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 9, 2019. Hail is most common here in May and March.
Recent hail near Richmond
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Clodine 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Richmond |
| May 1, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Smada 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Richmond |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Sugarland 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Richmond |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Richmond by year
When hail season peaks near Richmond
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and March (7).
Largest hail storms near Richmond
May 9, 2019 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Katy (10 mi from Richmond)
Apr 16, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Richmond (1 mi from Richmond)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in Richmond.May 23, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crabb (4 mi from Richmond)
Mar 15, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pleak (8 mi from Richmond)
National Weather Service description (English): A member of the public reported golf ball-sized hail in Pleak.Jun 18, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Clodine (10 mi from Richmond)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Richmond
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2017 | EF0 | Clodine 8 mi from Richmond |
| Feb 14, 2017 | EF2 | Crabb 4 mi from Richmond |
| Feb 14, 2017 | EF0 | Crabb 5 mi from Richmond |
| Jan 9, 2012 | EF0 | Fulshear 7 mi from Richmond |
| Jan 9, 2012 | EF1 | Clodine 9 mi from Richmond |
| Apr 21, 2006 | F1 | Pleak 8 mi from Richmond |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Richmond
34 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Richmond since 2006, on 23 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Mar 15, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 | 67 mph, measured | Sugarland 3 wind reports |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 77 mph, measured | Sugarland, Booth 2 wind reports |
| May 28, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Clodine 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Clodine 1 wind report |
| Jan 10, 2020 | 59 mph, estimated | Richmond 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2019 | 63 mph, estimated | Crabb, Fulshear 2 wind reports |
| Apr 7, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Sugarland 1 wind report |
| May 23, 2017 | 61 mph, measured | Rosenberg 1 wind report |
| May 14, 2016 | 60 mph, measured | Sugarland 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2015 | 61 mph, measured | Sugarland 1 wind report |
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 Richmond; 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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23 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 Richmond.
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