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Hail history for West Columbia, TX
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Columbia on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Mar 12, 2007. Hail is most common here in May and March.
Recent hail near West Columbia
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | 1 in quarter | West Columbia 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from West Columbia |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near West Columbia by year
When hail season peaks near West Columbia
Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (2) and March (1).
Largest hail storms near West Columbia
Mar 12, 2007 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Bailey Prairie (5 mi from West Columbia)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to tennis ball size hail between Lake Jackson and Sweeny.Jun 3, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bailey Prairie (8 mi from West Columbia)
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 West Columbia)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail reported by television viewers in Brazoria.May 13, 2016 · 1 in (quarter) · El Bernardo (9 mi from West Columbia)
May 5, 2025 · 1 in (quarter) · West Columbia (6 mi from West Columbia)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Columbia
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2017 | EF0 | Bailey Prairie 6 mi from West Columbia |
| Feb 14, 2017 | EF0 | Sweeny 10 mi from West Columbia |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Columbia
17 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Columbia since 2006, on 12 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Feb 14, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | West Columbia 1 wind report |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | West Columbia 1 wind report |
| Mar 29, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Sweeny, Brazoria 2 wind reports |
| May 19, 2016 | 60 mph, estimated | West Columbia, Brazoria 2 wind reports |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 61 mph, estimated | Sweeny 1 wind report |
| Apr 17, 2015 | 81 mph, estimated | West Columbia, Brazoria 2 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2013 | 62 mph, estimated | Anchor 1 wind report |
| Feb 1, 2011 | 64 mph, estimated | Brazoria 1 wind report |
| Jun 8, 2010 | 60 mph, estimated | Anchor, Brazoria, Four Corners 3 wind reports |
| May 29, 2010 | 60 mph, estimated | Wallis 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 West Columbia; 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 West Columbia.
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