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Hail history for Galveston County, TX
40 hail reports in Galveston County since 2006 on 26 days. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on Apr 2, 2013.
Cities in Galveston County
- League City
29 hail days - Texas City
10 hail days - Friendswood
29 hail days - Dickinson
26 hail days - La Marque
14 hail days - Santa Fe
19 hail days - Bacliff
21 hail days - Hitchcock
15 hail days - San Leon
12 hail days
Recent hail in Galveston County
No hail was reported in Galveston County in the last two years.
Hail days in Galveston County by year
When hail season peaks in Galveston County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Galveston County
80 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Galveston County since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Apr 10, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | damage reported | Santa Fe 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2026 | damage reported | Nassau Bay 1 wind report |
| May 23, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | League City S S Airport 1 wind report |
| Feb 14, 2026 | 69 mph, measured | Texas City, Gilchrist 2 wind reports |
| May 30, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Highland Bayou 1 wind report |
| May 27, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | League City S S Airport 1 wind report |
| Mar 24, 2025 | 74 mph, estimated | San Leon 1 wind report |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 66 mph, measured | Dickinson 1 wind report |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 63 mph, measured | Scholes Field Gal 2 wind reports |
| May 28, 2024 | 62 mph, measured | Scholes Field Gal, League City 2 wind reports |
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 Galveston County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).