Hail history for Brenham, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Brenham since 1957, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Brenham
- Last hail
- May 10, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Mar 20, 1957
20 reports on 15 days since 1957 · #510 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Brenham
- 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 Brenham
The latest hail report in and around Brenham is from May 10, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 10, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Brenham logged 7 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 36% less than the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #510 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Brenham accounts for 35% of the 57 reports filed in Washington County.
5% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on March 20, 1957.
The busiest year was 2016, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (30% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Brenham 0.3
- Washington County 1.2
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Brenham 7
- Washington County 18
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Brenham 5%
- Washington County 7%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 1957 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Washington | — | 20:12 local · NCEI |
| Nov 23, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Brenham | Washington | $30K | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 SW Brenham | Washington | $25K | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Brenham | Washington | $50K | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Brenham | Washington | $10K | 17:00 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 8 40%
- 1–2 in 11 55%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Brenham | Washington | — | 23:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.95 SSW Brenham | Washington | — | 20:37 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Brenham | Washington | — | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.32 WNW Brenham Muni Arpt | Washington | — | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Brenham | Washington | — | 03:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.19 W Brenham Muni Arpt | Washington | $1K | 17:21 local · NCEI |
| Feb 8, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.42 WSW Brenham | Washington | $2K | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Brenham | Washington | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Nov 23, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Brenham | Washington | $12K | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Nov 23, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Brenham | Washington | $30K | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Brenham | Washington | $5K | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Brenham | Washington | $5K | 13:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Brenham
Questions about hail in Brenham
How often does it hail in Brenham, Texas?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Brenham since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #510 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Brenham?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Brenham?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on March 20, 1957. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Brenham?
The most recent report in this data is from May 10, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Brenham had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was May 10, 2026.
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.