Hail history for Harris County, Texas
Every NOAA hail report filed in Harris County since 1956, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Harris County
- Last hail
- Aug 28, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 23
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 72 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 4, 2006
608 reports on 262 days since 1956 · #12 of 255 Texas counties
Hail map · Harris County
- 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 Harris County
The latest hail report in Harris County is from August 28, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 23 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on June 23, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Harris County logged 274 reports on 96 hail days, about 13.7 reports a year. That is 3.9 times the median Texas county (3.5 a year) and ranks #12 of 255 Texas counties for all-time reports. Harris County holds 1% of all 55,619 hail reports in Texas.
5% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 12% for the median Texas county. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on May 4, 2006 near 3 SSE Houston Hooks Arpt.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (143) compared with 2006–2015 (131). The busiest year was 2007, with 31 reports on 9 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Harris County 13.7
- Median Texas county 3.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Harris County 96
- Median Texas county 42
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Harris County 5%
- Median Texas county 12%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 8 | |||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 28 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 28 | |||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 13 | |||||||||
| 2020 | 21 | 2 | 23 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 17 | ||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | View |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 4 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 4 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 2, 2025 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Dec 25, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Dec 24, 2024 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 29, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 28, 2024 | 9 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 13, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 3, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 10 | 1.25 in | — |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Dec 9, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 13 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jun 8, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 8, 2023 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 5 | 2.00 in | — |
| Mar 27, 2023 | 4 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2006 | 3.00 inteacup | 3 SSE Houston Hooks Arpt | $100K | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2015 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.98 NNE Korville | $9K | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 1995 | 2.75 inbaseball | Channelview | $7K | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 1995 | 2.75 inbaseball | Houston | $5K | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 1992 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | — | 16:55 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 257 42%
- 1–2 in 320 53%
- 2 in + 31 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 S Spring | 22:00 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.17 SW Satsuma | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.83 SW Houston Weiser Arpt | 15:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.39 SSW Satsuma | 15:21 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.66 NNE Louetta | 15:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.3 WSW Olcott | 23:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.27 SW Olcott | 23:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.5 ENE Pearland | 23:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.2 E Hedwig Vlg | 19:36 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.91 SW Bammel | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.92 WSW Bammel | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.17 SE Orr | 18:40 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Harris County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 317 | 2.75 in |
| Tomball | 27 | 2.75 in |
| Katy | 25 | 1.75 in |
| Spring | 23 | 2.75 in |
| La Porte | 20 | 1.75 in |
| Pasadena | 17 | 1.75 in |
| Atascocita | 15 | 2.50 in |
| Jersey Village | 11 | 1.75 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humble | 7 | 5 | Mar 27, 2009 |
| Webster | 6 | 6 | May 28, 2024 |
| Deer Park | 5 | 5 | Mar 27, 2023 |
| South Houston | 5 | 4 | Mar 14, 2007 |
| Barrett | 3 | 3 | Oct 6, 2014 |
| Baytown | 3 | 3 | Apr 29, 2017 |
| Bellaire | 3 | 3 | Jan 8, 2016 |
| Crosby | 3 | 3 | Aug 8, 2003 |
| Morgan's Point | 3 | 3 | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Seabrook | 3 | 2 | Jun 6, 2013 |
| Channelview | 1 | 1 | May 13, 2016 |
| El Lago | 1 | 1 | Mar 30, 2002 |
| Four Corners | 1 | 1 | Mar 10, 2000 |
| Hedwig Village | 1 | 1 | Apr 16, 2015 |
| Nassau Bay | 1 | 1 | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Sheldon | 1 | 1 | May 2, 1977 |
| Shoreacres | 1 | 1 | Jan 21, 1998 |
| Spring Valley Village | 1 | 1 | May 11, 2008 |
Questions about hail in Harris County
How often does it hail in Harris County, Texas?
608 hail reports have been logged in Harris County since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 13.7 reports a year. That ranks #12 of 255 Texas counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Harris County?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Harris County?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 4, 2006 near 3 SSE Houston Hooks Arpt. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Harris County?
The most recent report in this data is from August 28, 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 Harris County had in the last five years?
23 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 72 reports. The most recent was August 28, 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.