Hail History

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Hail history for Friendswood, TX

Last hail within 10 milesMay 1, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 31, 2024
Hail days since 200629
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles15
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles74

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Friendswood on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 31, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Friendswood ranks #631 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Friendswood

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 1, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Pearland, Olcott
5 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Friendswood		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Friendswood by year

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When hail season peaks near Friendswood

Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (13) and April (5).

Jan3Feb3Mar5Apr13May3Jun1JulAug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Friendswood

May 31, 2024 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Dickinson (8 mi from Friendswood)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to baseball sized was collected around the WFO HGX office.

Apr 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alvin (7 mi from Friendswood)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail reported at a gas station in Alvin.

May 9, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Webster (5 mi from Friendswood)

Jul 30, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Taylor Lake Vlg (9 mi from Friendswood)

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

May 28, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Clear Lake City (5 mi from Friendswood)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Friendswood

DateRatingWherePath
Jan 24, 2023EF0Pearland
8 mi from Friendswood		2.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 24, 2023EF3Pearland
5 mi from Friendswood		23.3 mi long, 1,000 yd wide
Mar 14, 2022EF0Arcadia
9 mi from Friendswood		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 7, 2019EF1Alta Vista
8 mi from Friendswood		0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 20, 2017EF0Dickinson
9 mi from Friendswood		0.5 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 27, 2017EF0Clear Lake City
6 mi from Friendswood		0.0 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 24, 2016EF0League City S S Airport
7 mi from Friendswood		1.4 mi long, 30 yd wide
Oct 31, 2015EF1Manvel
8 mi from Friendswood		0.2 mi long, 40 yd wide
Oct 31, 2015EF1Hastings
6 mi from Friendswood		0.9 mi long, 30 yd wide
Oct 31, 2015EF0Ellington Field
7 mi from Friendswood		0.8 mi long, 30 yd wide
Oct 31, 2015EF2Hastings
2 mi from Friendswood		3.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 31, 2015EF2Hastings
2 mi from Friendswood		2.5 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Friendswood

74 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Friendswood since 2006, on 46 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Apr 17, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 28, 2026damage reportedSanta Fe
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 22, 2026damage reportedNassau Bay
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 23, 202660 mph, estimatedLeague City S S Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 14, 202666 mph, estimatedWebster, Pearland
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 25, 202563 mph, measuredEast Haven
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 202558 mph, estimatedLeague City S S Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 24, 202561 mph, measuredHobby Airport, Hastings
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 28, 202466 mph, measuredHastings, League City, Hobby Airport
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202462 mph, measuredEast Haven
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202469 mph, estimatedDickinson, Alvin, Hastings
4 wind reports		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 Friendswood; 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 Friendswood.

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