Hail history for Goliad, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Goliad since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Goliad
- Last hail
- Apr 21, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 4, 2017
26 reports on 21 days since 1962 · #380 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Goliad
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
For homeowners
Roof damage after hail? Get a free inspection
Hail bruises shingles and cracks seals in ways you can't see from the ground, and most insurers set a claim deadline after the storm. The latest hail report in Goliad is from April 21, 2024. A local roofer can check and document it at no cost.
Phone line opening soon
What the record says about Goliad
The latest hail report in and around Goliad is from April 21, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 21, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Goliad logged 10 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #380 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Goliad accounts for 36% of the 73 reports filed in Goliad County.
8% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on June 4, 2017 near 0.79 SW Goliad.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2017, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (31% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Goliad 0.5
- Goliad County 1.3
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Goliad 7
- Goliad County 18
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Goliad 8%
- Goliad County 6%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2017 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.79 SW Goliad | Goliad | $250K | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 1976 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Bee | — | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.61 W Goliad | Goliad | $10K | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.61 W Goliad | Goliad | — | 10:00 local · NCEI |
| Nov 23, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Goliad | Goliad | — | 20:59 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 6 23%
- 1–2 in 18 69%
- 2 in + 2 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.61 W Goliad | Goliad | — | 01:00 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.61 W Goliad | Goliad | $5K | 21:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.12 WSW Goliad | Goliad | — | 19:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2017 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.79 SW Goliad | Goliad | $250K | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.4 WNW Goliad | Goliad | $5K | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.61 W Goliad | Goliad | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.41 SW Goliad | Goliad | — | 12:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.61 W Goliad | Goliad | $10K | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.1 NW Goliad | Goliad | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.61 W Goliad | Goliad | — | 10:00 local · NCEI |
| Nov 23, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Goliad | Goliad | — | 20:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Goliad | Goliad | — | 03:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Goliad
- Victoria 43 km · 50
- Beeville 46 km · 21
- Cuero 49 km · 16
- Karnes City 55 km · 11
Questions about hail in Goliad
How often does it hail in Goliad, Texas?
26 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Goliad since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #380 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Goliad?
Most reports come in April, June, May. April alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Goliad?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 4, 2017 near 0.79 SW Goliad. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Goliad?
The most recent report in this data is from April 21, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Goliad had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 21, 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.