Hail history for Beaumont, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Beaumont since 1957, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Beaumont
- Last hail
- Mar 15, 2024
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 6, 1969
48 reports on 45 days since 1957 · #162 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Beaumont
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Beaumont
The latest hail report in and around Beaumont is from March 15, 2024, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on March 15, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Beaumont logged 15 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 36% more than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #162 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Beaumont accounts for 34% of the 143 reports filed in Jefferson County.
2% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 10% for the median Texas town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 6, 1969.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 1990, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (21% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Beaumont 0.8
- Jefferson County 2.6
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Beaumont 13
- Jefferson County 32
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Beaumont 2%
- Jefferson County 4%
- Median Texas town on this site 10%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Dec 30, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 1969 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Jefferson | 23:45 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Gillburg | Jefferson | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Beaumont | Jefferson | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jefferson | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 1983 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jefferson | 15:19 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 19 40%
- 1–2 in 28 58%
- 2 in + 1 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.19 W Voth | Jefferson | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 SW Brooks | Jefferson | 02:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Beaumont | Jefferson | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 NW Pine Crest | Jefferson | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Dec 30, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.6 E Amelia | Jefferson | 01:53 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Gillburg | Jefferson | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.16 NNW Elizabeth | Jefferson | 17:23 local · NCEI |
| Jan 20, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.51 NNW Amelia | Jefferson | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.51 NNW Amelia | Jefferson | 05:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Beaumont | Jefferson | 19:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.51 NNW Amelia | Jefferson | 15:02 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.06 ENE Guffey | Jefferson | 21:27 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Beaumont
- Vidor 16 km · 32
- Nederland 19 km · 12
- Lumberton 20 km · 16
- Bridge City 30 km · 11
- Hamshire 31 km · 11
- Mauriceville 31 km · 10
- Port Arthur 32 km · 29
- Kountze 36 km · 15
Questions about hail in Beaumont
How often does it hail in Beaumont, Texas?
48 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Beaumont since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #162 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Beaumont?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 21% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Beaumont?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 6, 1969. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Beaumont?
The most recent report in this data is from March 15, 2024 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Beaumont had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was March 15, 2024.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.