Hail history for Huntsville, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Huntsville since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Huntsville
- Last hail
- Jan 7, 2023
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Apr 18, 2020
38 reports on 28 days since 1973 · #227 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Huntsville
- 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 Huntsville
The latest hail report in and around Huntsville is from January 7, 2023, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on January 7, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Huntsville logged 22 reports on 13 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is about twice the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #227 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Huntsville accounts for 49% of the 78 reports filed in Walker County.
13% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on April 18, 2020 near 3.63 W Phelps.
Reports were down 17% in 2016–2025 (10) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2020, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (34% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Huntsville 1.1
- Walker County 2.0
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Huntsville 13
- Walker County 23
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Huntsville 13%
- Walker County 5%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2020 | 3.50 inteacup | 3.63 W Phelps | Walker | $10K | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2020 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.73 NW Phelps | Walker | $40K | 15:33 local · NCEI |
| Jan 8, 2016 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.76 S Phelps | Walker | $10K | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2006 | 2.25 inhen egg | 5 NNW Huntsville | Walker | $20K | 00:20 local · NCEI |
| Feb 10, 1981 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Williamson | — | 03:15 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 12 32%
- 1–2 in 21 55%
- 2 in + 5 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.16 SSE Huntsville | Walker | — | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.39 NNW Phelps | Walker | — | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2020 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.73 NW Phelps | Walker | $40K | 15:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2020 | 3.50 inteacup | 3.63 W Phelps | Walker | $10K | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.91 ESE Huntsville | Walker | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.63 W Phelps | Walker | — | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.83 NNW Huntsville Arpt | Walker | — | 17:34 local · NCEI |
| Jan 8, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.82 WSW Phelps | Walker | $7K | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| Jan 8, 2016 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.76 S Phelps | Walker | $10K | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jan 8, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.01 SSE Huntsville | Walker | $5K | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.29 NNE Huntsville Arpt | Walker | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.25 ENE Crabbs Prairie | Walker | — | 16:12 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Huntsville
- Willis 30 km · 15
- Trinity 32 km · 12
- Midway 41 km · 10
- Conroe 42 km · 47
- Coldspring 42 km · 11
- Madisonville 44 km · 18
- Onalaska 45 km · 14
- West Livingston 51 km · 14
Questions about hail in Huntsville
How often does it hail in Huntsville, Texas?
38 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Huntsville since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #227 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Huntsville?
Most reports come in April, January, May. April alone accounts for 34% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Huntsville?
3.50 in (teacup size) on April 18, 2020 near 3.63 W Phelps. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Huntsville?
The most recent report in this data is from January 7, 2023 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Huntsville 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 January 7, 2023.
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.